The Best Trails in Zug (Switzerland)

3,220 trails

(25)

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

Show map

Wikiloc is a place to discover the best outdoor trails for hiking, cycling and many other activities

Lorzetobel & Höllgrotten

Hiking

Save to a List

near Neugass, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

TrailPumpkin

Distance

9.25mi

Elevation +

1155f

TrailRank

52

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...

View trail
Cham - Luzern

Hiking

Save to a List

near Hünenberg See, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

TrailPumpkin

Distance

15.71mi

Elevation +

2218f

TrailRank

46

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).

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

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Unterägeri, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.20mi

Elevation +

3389f

TrailRank

41| 5.0

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

View trail
Inwil Höllgrotten Lorze Roundtrip

Hiking

Save to a List

near Inwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

dchr1

Distance

5.80mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

40| 4.33

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

View trail
Send to your GPS

Download trails from Wikiloc directly to your Garmin, Apple Watch, Suunto or COROS.
Get Wikiloc Premium Upgrade to remove Ads
Lake of Luzern, Zug and big loop around Rigi

Road Bike

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

64.67mi

Elevation +

1864f

TrailRank

38

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...

View trail
Lorzentobel, Zug, Unterägeri, Lorzeufer Baar

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

18.66mi

Elevation +

1703f

TrailRank

38

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...

View trail
Zug to Wildspitz return (Verena, Grossmattstollen, and return via Oberwil and lakeside)

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.57mi

Elevation +

4400f

TrailRank

37

Fairly Standard circular run from Zug trainstation to Wildspitz (highest point in Kanton Zug). From there you will enjoy good views of Rigi area, Mythen, Schwyz, Zugersee, Aegeri and even Pilatus. Going up it was via ...

View trail
Zugerberg Boden Hürital Chaiserstock

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Zugerberg, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

20.10mi

Elevation +

2680f

TrailRank

36

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...

View trail
Zugersee high route

Road Bike

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

30.59mi

Elevation +

2372f

TrailRank

36| 4.33

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

View trail
Walchwil Gnipen Gratweg Rufiberg

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Walchwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

9.42mi

Elevation +

3737f

TrailRank

35

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...

View trail
Zugersee Lake Run

Running

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

24.08mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

35

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...

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

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

18.77mi

Elevation +

2917f

TrailRank

35

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...

View trail
Zug Luzern via Lakes

Road Bike

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

39.58mi

Elevation +

1519f

TrailRank

35

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...

View trail
Zug to Zürich via Silhbrugg and Sihluferweg

Running

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

20.09mi

Elevation +

554f

TrailRank

35| 4.33

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

View trail
Zug Nollen Aegeri Tour

Backcountry Ski

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

7.82mi

Elevation +

1667f

TrailRank

34

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 ...

View trail
Zug to Alpli with Snow

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.97mi

Elevation +

2779f

TrailRank

34

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...

View trail
Wildspitz and Gnipen from Schönegg Zug

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.58mi

Elevation +

4245f

TrailRank

34

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...

View trail
Hell cave

Hiking

Save to a List

near Inwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

timelyart

Distance

6.46mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

33

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...

View trail
Aegeri Panoramaweg

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Unterägeri, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

17.92mi

Elevation +

3199f

TrailRank

32

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

View trail
Zugerberg Forest Stairs Single trails, 1000 metres+

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

11.33mi

Elevation +

3146f

TrailRank

32

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 ...

View trail
Zugerberg - Forest Single Trails and Stairs

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

10.68mi

Elevation +

2995f

TrailRank

32

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...

View trail
Wildspitz Winter

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.70mi

Elevation +

4544f

TrailRank

32

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...

View trail
Gnipen Wildspitz via Alpli from Chäppeli

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Schwändi, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

12.04mi

Elevation +

2956f

TrailRank

32

You need a car to the start point as there is no public transport. Parking by the grill-fire section. Go to Walchwill and follow the road up to Walchwilerberg. It is all flowy paths although the uphill section you ...

View trail
Zug Schoenegg Walchwill Zugerberg

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

12.01mi

Elevation +

2543f

TrailRank

32

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...

View trail
Zugerberg mixed trails

Trail Running

Save to a List

near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

12.55mi

Elevation +

2503f

TrailRank

32

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 ...

View trail