Rigi Hochflue, Brunnen

Name: Rigi Hochflue
Address: Brunnen, Switzerland

#3 among attractions in Brunnen

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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The Rigi Hochflue is a mountain summit west of the mountain range Urmiberg, in itself part of the Rigi massif, overlooking the Gersauerbecken of Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland on its mountainside to the south, and Lake Lauerz on its north side. It has an elevation of 1,698 metres above sea level and is located in the canton of Schwyz. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5571 ftProminence: 1667 ftCoordinates: 47°0'37"N, 8°33'36"E

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Rigi Hochflue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rütli, Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, Seeli, Scheidegg.

3.2 miSE
Historical place, Memorial
Rütli, Seelisberg
83 min walk • Rütli or Grütli is a mountain meadow on Lake Lucerne, in the Seelisberg municipality of the Swiss canton of Uri. It is the site of the Rütlischwur in traditional Swiss historiography, the oath marking the foundation of the original Swiss Confederacy. As such it is treated as a national monument of Switzerland.
2.9 miN
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Natur- und Tierpark Goldau
73 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, the Natur- und Tierpark Goldau is a serene oasis that offers a unique blend of wildlife and nature. This enchanting zoo, set against the backdrop of rugged mountains, provides a sanctuary for a diverse array of animals and plants...
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seeli, Brunnen
89 min walk • Seeli or Seelisbergsee is the lake on Seelisberg in Uri, Switzerland, that gives the place its name. Its surface area is 18 ha.
2.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Scheidegg
55 min walk • The Scheidegg is a mountain summit of the Rigi massif, overlooking Goldau in the canton of Schwyz on its north mountainside, and Gersau and the Gersauerbecken on its south side. The cable car station 160 metres east of it is called Rigi Scheidegg.
2.6 miNE
Scenic lake with 2 small islands
Lake Lauerz, Brunnen
66 min walk • Lake Lauerz is a lake in the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland.
4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Niederbauen-Chulm
111 min walk • The Niederbauen-Chulm is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. Its 1,923 metre high summit is located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri.
3.3 miNE
47°1'51"N • 8°37'19"E
Seebad Seewen, Brunnen
83 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
4.2 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Bundesbriefmuseum, Schwyz
109 min walk • The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation is a history museum in Schwyz. It was built in 1936 as a national shrine for the Federal Charter of 1291, which was believed to be the founding document of the Swiss Confederation.
2.4 miSE
46°59'39"N • 8°36'20"E
Swiss Knife Valley, Brunnen
62 min walk • Visitor center, Museum
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dosse
80 min walk • The Dosse is a mountain of the Rigi massif, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Lucerne and Schwyz. The mountain overlooks Lake Lucerne, near Vitznau. It is the highest point of the massif in the canton of Lucerne. The slightly lower peak only 200m northwest of it is called Chli Dosse.
3.6 miW
Locality
Vitznau
93 min walk • One of the main attractions in Vitznau is the majestic Mount Rigi, often referred to as the "Queen of the Mountains." Visitors can take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Lucerne to reach the base of Mount Rigi, and then embark on a scenic cogwheel train journey to the...