Rigi mountain

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Mount Rigi is a mountain in Switzerland. It is located between Lake Zug and Lake Lucerne. The closest towns are Goldau ans Vitznau. The height of Rigi is 1797 above sea level.

Rigi is a popular tourist attraction. Hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter are popular acitivies.

The summit of Rigi can be reached by two cog railways, Vitznau-Rigi-Bahn, build in 1871, and Arth-Rigi-Bahn build in 1875.