In the Footsteps of Mark Twain on the Rigi Trail // Hiking in Switzerland [4K 60fps]

07.11.2023

For those who've followed my hiking adventures from the start of my YouTube channel, you may remember my very first video in March 2023 where I took the cogwheel train up to Rigi Kulm and had a leisurely hike (the paths were so wide and smooth) from Rigi Kulm down to Rigi Scheidegg. I initially wanted to do one last mountain trail to mark the end of the year, but as most mountain trails were now unsuitable for "regular" hiking due to the snow, I decided to revisit Rigi Kulm but in reverse.

Ready for the adventure, I took the Vierwaldstättersee boat from Luzern to the town of Weggis and hiked up to Rigi Kulm. The trail winds through the forest for a large chunk of time and it was all uphill and sometimes not so interesting. It's a rather strenuous hike with the constant ascent (you can really hear my breathing in this one) but I was really looking forward to the panoramic views of the lakes and Alps from the top. Sadly, this was not the case as the weather changed once I neared the top, but it was still pretty cool to be surrounded by the dark and ominous clouds with snow/hail!

This trail is famously known for the same trail that Mark Twain took in 1878. Details of his climb up to Rigi, including his adventures across Europe, are humourously recounted in his book "A Tramp Abroad". I actually read through some parts of the book on my train ride to Luzern for inspiration. Apparently it took him 3 days to hike up to the mountain, as he would always sleep in and start his days late in the afternoon (actually very relatable).

My hiking stats:
→ 12.57 km, ↑ 1,387 m, moving time: 3h 15min

I hope you enjoyed this video and I'll see you on the next hike!

Map image and trail route taken from Google Maps and Strava

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