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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz loop from Risch-Rotkreuz

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz loop from Risch-Rotkreuz

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz loop from Risch-Rotkreuz

02:29

7.80km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

845 m

View of Lake Zug and Countryside

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2

1.10 km

Steintobel Specialty Farm Shop

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Delicacies from the farm: syrup, jam, biscuits, smoked sausage, dried meat, etc.
The door to the farm shop is open 24/7.
steintobel.ch

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1.68 km

Sonderiwald

Forest

4

2.62 km

View of Lake Zug and the surrounding mountains

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Nice view in good weather!

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5

3.76 km

Michaelskreuz Chapel

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A brochure from the parish of St. Martin in Root provides information on the history of the power place Michael's Cross: "Around 1,500 years ago, the pious Medardus decided to …

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6

3.84 km

Michaelskreuz

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The chapel looks simple, with thick stone walls, and invites reflection and contemplation 🕊️🙏. From up there, you have a great view of the mountains and Lake Zug – perfect for enjoying nature and leaving everyday life behind 🏞️👀.

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7

3.97 km

Restaurant Michaelkreuz

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Good service, friendly with a large parking lot

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8

4.35 km

Daffodil Trail

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Beautiful to look at! A huge field of blooming daffodils (mid-April) 🥰!

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9

6.95 km

Bachtalen Cherry Blossom Avenue

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B

7.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

1.80 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

2.07 km

1.26 km

941 m

647 m

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Thursday 25 June

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