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Gnipen Rockslide Trail Ascent – Wildspitz Summit loop from Arth-Goldau

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Gnipen Rockslide Trail Ascent – Wildspitz Summit loop from Arth-Goldau

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Gnipen Rockslide Trail Ascent – Wildspitz Summit loop from Arth-Goldau

06:35

14.0km

1,110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.42 km for 1.61 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24 m

Arth-Goldau railway station

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Arth – Goldau Station
Goldau Becomes a Railway Junction
On June 4, 1875, the Arth-Rigi Railway (ARB) began operations. Goldau's first small station, built behind the Pfrundhaus (parsonage), served travelers …

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4.04 km

Gnipen Rockslide Trail Ascent

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There are all sorts of climbs here, the last time I hiked with a group on the trail of the orchids.

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5.18 km

Gnipen Summit and View of Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz

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One of the most charming climbs up a mountain that I have ever experienced, because the velvety path leads past many special types of flowers over tree roots and (later) …

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6.52 km

Wildspitz Summit

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Beautiful viewpoint with panoramic views and mountain panorama panels.

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8.43 km

Grill and Picnic Area with View of Lake Zug and Rigi

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There are a few logs of wood, a new table and a beautiful view. Bring something to grill and light a fire with and enjoy.

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9.19 km

View of Lake Zug and the Schwyz Valley from the descent of Gnipen

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The ascent and descent over the easily accessible ridge bypasses a few climbing points if you take the direct route from Goldau.

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10.3 km

Viewpoint Over Lake Lauerz and Lake Zug

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11.5 km

Bench With View of Mount Rigi

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Bench with a wonderful view of Mount Rigi

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

2.59 km

2.24 km

1.67 km

752 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

3.86 km

1.48 km

1.24 km

766 m

324 m

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

December 29, 2023,Goldau 500 m - Zähniweg - Gnipen 1568 m ✅ - Wildspitz 1580 m ✅ - Gnipen ✅ - Ochsenboden - Goldau

When I arrived in Goldau I realized that my watch was still on the charging cable at home and instead of lenses, my glasses were on my nose 🙈🙈🙈 ... that put me off. Then took the wrong route - wanted to start further to the right and go straight up to Zähniweg. After taking several deep breaths, I regained …

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Gnipen Rockslide Trail Ascent – Wildspitz Summit loop from Arth-Goldau

Arth-Goldau railway station

Gnipen Rockslide Trail Ascent

Gnipen Summit and View of Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz

Wildspitz Summit

Grill and Picnic Area with View of Lake Zug and Rigi

View of Lake Zug and the Schwyz Valley from the descent of Gnipen

Viewpoint Over Lake Lauerz and Lake Zug

Bench With View of Mount Rigi

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