The Best Trails in Zug (Switzerland)

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Photo of Lorzetobel & Höllgrotten Photo of Cham - Luzern Photo of Panoramaweg Ägerital (Unterägeri, Ratenpass, Morgarten) (3h 05 mins run time)
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  • Lorzetobel & Höllgrotten

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    near Neugass, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    TrailPumpkin
    Distance
    9.25mi
    Elevation +
    1155f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofLorzetobel & Höllgrotten Photo ofLorzetobel & Höllgrotten Photo ofLorzetobel & Höllgrotten

    Start and finish for this mostly shaded hike is at the train station of Baar. Along the way it is worth stopping at the ruins of the Wildenburg and to visit the Höllgrotten, a small bit pretty cave. The way back is mostl...

  • Cham - Luzern

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    near Hünenberg See, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    TrailPumpkin
    Distance
    15.71mi
    Elevation +
    2218f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofCham - Luzern Photo ofCham - Luzern Photo ofCham - Luzern

    The path (mostly paved) meanders along lush Swiss meadows from town to town. Although the mountains where visible in the distance there were surprising few views of the lakes below (Zugersee, Vierwaldstättersee).

  • Panoramaweg Ägerital (Unterägeri, Ratenpass, Morgarten) (3h 05 mins run time)

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    near Unterägeri, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    19.20mi
    Elevation +
    3389f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPanoramaweg Ägerital (Unterägeri, Ratenpass, Morgarten) (3h 05 mins run time) Photo ofPanoramaweg Ägerital (Unterägeri, Ratenpass, Morgarten) (3h 05 mins run time) Photo ofPanoramaweg Ägerital (Unterägeri, Ratenpass, Morgarten) (3h 05 mins run time)

    Path should be 30 km (see below) Trail shoes - shoes with grip needed if rainy Very good views of the Ägerisee A little over 1000 metres of climb in about 30 km so reasonable. There is a small mistake in km 12 in S...

    Muy buena reseña q sigue Panoramaweg
    Pickwick

  • Inwil Höllgrotten Lorze Roundtrip

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    near Inwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    dchr1
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    948f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofInwil Höllgrotten Lorze Roundtrip Photo ofInwil Höllgrotten Lorze Roundtrip Photo ofInwil Höllgrotten Lorze Roundtrip

    Easy roundtrip in the Baar area, ok to take children or dogs. In the Lorze valley, the GPS data is somewhat inaccurate due to high rock walls on boths sides of the trail, so when in doubt, one should stick to the officia...

    There is one hill at either the beginning or the end which is pretty steep. Otherwise, really easy and great walk.
    timelyart

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  • Lorzentobel, Zug, Unterägeri, Lorzeufer Baar

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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.66mi
    Elevation +
    1703f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofLorzentobel, Zug, Unterägeri, Lorzeufer Baar Photo ofLorzentobel, Zug, Unterägeri, Lorzeufer Baar Photo ofLorzentobel, Zug, Unterägeri, Lorzeufer Baar

    First 7 km going over the Zugerberg-Blasenberg are steep and have to be walked sometimes. Once high point is reached, path is downhill to Ägeri. From Unterägeri the path follows for 16km the Lorze river and is very flat...

  • Zugerberg Boden Hürital Chaiserstock

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    near Zugerberg, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    20.10mi
    Elevation +
    2680f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofZugerberg Boden Hürital Chaiserstock Photo ofZugerberg Boden Hürital Chaiserstock Photo ofZugerberg Boden Hürital Chaiserstock

    Run on 31st October 2015 with very foggy conditions, with 7.45 morning start. Started at Zugerberg Bahn. It went down to Boden from on the Aegeri side of the Zugerberg (very nice trail downhill section). There it followe...

  • Walchwil Gnipen Gratweg Rufiberg

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    near Walchwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    9.42mi
    Elevation +
    3737f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofWalchwil Gnipen Gratweg Rufiberg Photo ofWalchwil Gnipen Gratweg Rufiberg Photo ofWalchwil Gnipen Gratweg Rufiberg

    Scenic and pretty and with a fun small Gratweg. Up to the Zugerberg is all yellow and then the higher sections are red/white. The Gratweg lies north, under the shade of trees (hardly gets any light) and it accumulates...

  • Lake of Luzern, Zug and big loop around Rigi

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    64.67mi
    Elevation +
    1864f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofLake of Luzern, Zug and big loop around Rigi Photo ofLake of Luzern, Zug and big loop around Rigi Photo ofLake of Luzern, Zug and big loop around Rigi

    Loop around the Lake of Zug and the Lake of Luzern It can be seen as a triangle between Zug-Luzern-Schwyz I wanted to check the Ferry from Beckenried to Gersau. The ferry departs every hour roughly. It cost 8 CHF f...

  • Zugersee Lake Run

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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    24.08mi
    Elevation +
    210f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofZugersee Lake Run Photo ofZugersee Lake Run Photo ofZugersee Lake Run

    Long but very flat road - pressed ground run. Ran on an exceptionally warm late December. 360 degree views of whole region. Net run time of 3h 11 min. There is a 2 km stretch between outskirts of Arth and Walchwill we...

  • Zug (Forest trail), Oberwil, Eilenwald, Schönegg

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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.77mi
    Elevation +
    2917f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofZug (Forest trail), Oberwil, Eilenwald, Schönegg Photo ofZug (Forest trail), Oberwil, Eilenwald, Schönegg Photo ofZug (Forest trail), Oberwil, Eilenwald, Schönegg

    Trail run on forests which lie between Zugerberg and Zugersee Mostly gravel roads, and easy terrain. Very well protected by trees and shadow, ideal run to seek protection from wind, rain or heat No need for poles, tra...

  • Zug Luzern via Lakes

    Road Bike
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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    39.58mi
    Elevation +
    1519f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofZug Luzern via Lakes Photo ofZug Luzern via Lakes Photo ofZug Luzern via Lakes

    Follow Zugersee Cycle to Küssnacht am Rigi Then take a short steep narrow asphalted road, follow signs for bike route 38. You may have 2 kilometers of semi well pressed gravel Then fall on to Luzern and follow the lak...

  • Zug to Zürich via Silhbrugg and Sihluferweg

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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    20.09mi
    Elevation +
    554f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofZug to Zürich via Silhbrugg and Sihluferweg Photo ofZug to Zürich via Silhbrugg and Sihluferweg

    This is possibly the fastest route between Zug and Zürich (other than roadside running) It follows almost exclusively walking paths (Wanderwege). It is probably 50% asphalt 50% well groomed soft trails. The route f...

    Thanks for the write-up, I did the same route: https://www.wikiloc.com/running-trails/zug-to-zurich-along-the-sihl-4073...
    Frouws

  • Zugersee high route

    Road Bike
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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    30.59mi
    Elevation +
    2372f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofZugersee high route Photo ofZugersee high route Photo ofZugersee high route

    Instead of circling around the flat Zugersee, This route takes an uphill via Verena Blasenberg, gets into the Zugerberg and then falls into Walchwil and continues through the lake ride.

    Great bike tour!
    lucio.deglinnocenti

  • Zug to Alpli with Snow

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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    17.97mi
    Elevation +
    2779f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofZug to Alpli with Snow Photo ofZug to Alpli with Snow Photo ofZug to Alpli with Snow

    Nothing special other than the blue sky and the snow. Slow run, moving time 3h06, plenty of picture stops.. so a little bit over 9kmh when in dry conditions it should be 10-11kmh plus Done 3.12.2020.. snow from about 9...

  • Wildspitz and Gnipen from Schönegg Zug

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    17.58mi
    Elevation +
    4245f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofWildspitz and Gnipen from Schönegg Zug Photo ofWildspitz and Gnipen from Schönegg Zug Photo ofWildspitz and Gnipen from Schönegg Zug

    Take the road up until you see a road turn with a gravel road to your right Take that gravel road and follow yellow signs pointing to Zugerberg. Once you are up try to follow signs for Wildspitz. Once in Wildspitz fol...

  • Hell cave

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    near Inwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    timelyart
    Distance
    6.46mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHell cave Photo ofHell cave

    Beginning is hardest, steep walking followed by a descend into the valley by means of a narrow gravel path. Rest of journey is easy and really enjoyable. On the way you'll have the chance to visit a pretty cool cave name...

  • Aegeri Panoramaweg

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    near Unterägeri, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    17.92mi
    Elevation +
    3199f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAegeri Panoramaweg Photo ofAegeri Panoramaweg Photo ofAegeri Panoramaweg

    Net time 2h49, 10kmh. Just follow signs for Panoramaweg Aegerital, a lot of Asphalt. Nice views just before Ratenpass towards Glarner Alpen.

  • Zugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    11.33mi
    Elevation +
    3146f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+ Photo ofZugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+ Photo ofZugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+

    Route done to try to get 1000 metres of ascent without repeating a section It takes the best of the steeper sections with stairs. Moving time 2h 12 min. Very wet slippery muddy slow day, probably under 2hrs in dry ...

  • Zugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    10.68mi
    Elevation +
    2995f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs Photo ofZugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs Photo ofZugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs

    Route for sunny-hot days which maximises shade. Quite a few metres of elevation, single trail tracks and stairs You can start and finish in Schoenegg and eliminate the bit below the Zugerbergstrasse and the rout wi...

  • Wildspitz Winter

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    19.70mi
    Elevation +
    4544f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofWildspitz Winter Photo ofWildspitz Winter Photo ofWildspitz Winter

    4h 6 min moving time. Pretty much best of Zugerberg. Done 6.3.2021, sunny above 1500 metres, cloudy below. Crampons used to get down from Wildspitz to Alpli. Bus 11 to Schoenegg, car parking available in Scho...

  • Zug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.01mi
    Elevation +
    2543f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg Photo ofZug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg Photo ofZug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg

    Easy route. Only salient feature is the nice uphill section from Walchwill up to Zugerberg which is the most direct and path and therefore with more inclination. Better not to run it down when slippery. About 1km l...

  • Zugerberg mixed trails

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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.55mi
    Elevation +
    2503f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZugerberg mixed trails Photo ofZugerberg mixed trails Photo ofZugerberg mixed trails

    It´s about 1km less if you start in Schoenegg Nice clean steep but runnable all the way up to Hochwacht (Blasenberg, Paraglider launchpoint) Detour this time to the actual Zugerberg tip (the walking path sidesteps ...

  • Baarburg

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    near Schutzengel, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.84mi
    Elevation +
    1424f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBaarburg Photo ofBaarburg Photo ofBaarburg

    Very gentle easy forested trail run. Plenty of shade for an easy trail in a hot sunny day. The downside of all these trees is lack of views. The Baarburg is this tiny hill that stands out behind Baar. To follow ...

  • Zug Nollen Aegeri Tour

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    7.82mi
    Elevation +
    1667f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZug Nollen Aegeri Tour Photo ofZug Nollen Aegeri Tour Photo ofZug Nollen Aegeri Tour

    Start in Schoenegg. Take the sledge road up (on 16.1.2020 Zugerbergbahn was not functioning so there were no incoming sledges, best time is when children are in school) Just before the final 300 metres continue on ...

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