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Ethan Rambacher
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06/09/2018
Looking back at Rigi from the lake at Küssnacht am Rigi.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/09/2018
The view after about 3 miles of hiking.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/09/2018
The Lauerzersee, seen from the summit.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/09/2018
The Zugersee seen from the summit.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/09/2018
The view from the summit, looking across the Zugersee at Wildspitz.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/09/2018
A small cabin near the summit of Rigi.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/09/2018
The tower at the summit of Rigi. As you can see, it's a popular tourist location....
Ethan Rambacher
From the summit of Rigi you can see the town of Küssnacht am Rigi over 1,000 meters below.
Ethan Rambacher
The Küssnachtersee at the finish of the hike.