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  • 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 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

  • Murtensee

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    near Salavaux, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    15.62mi
    Elevation +
    177f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofMurtensee Photo ofMurtensee Photo ofMurtensee

    Very flat. The lake is pretty much a rectangle. South, West and East sides are through walking paths. They may zig zag a little but are easy to follow. On the north I followed a road. It does not have much traffic but...

    Aucune difficulté technique! Par contre le début du parcour est fait sur le bord de la route cantonal et un dangereux!
    bruno1680

  • Schwyz to Küssnacht via lake, half road half trail

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    near Seewen, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    21.30mi
    Elevation +
    1814f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSchwyz to Küssnacht via lake, half road half trail Photo ofSchwyz to Küssnacht via lake, half road half trail Photo ofSchwyz to Küssnacht via lake, half road half trail

    Schwyz Ingenbohl Brunnen Gersau Vitznau Weggis Greppen Küssnacht Very flat path with good lake views (Vierwaldstätter). 16 km to through path (wanderweg) and 18 km through the road. The trail sections are the first 8...

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  • Saas Fee - Mischabelhütte - Nadelhorn

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    near Saas-Fee, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Chocardabecjaune
    Distance
    13.59mi
    Elevation +
    8064f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSaas Fee - Mischabelhütte - Nadelhorn Photo ofSaas Fee - Mischabelhütte - Nadelhorn Photo ofSaas Fee - Mischabelhütte - Nadelhorn

    One day trip - Saas Fee (1800m) / @02:08 - Mischabelhütte (3340m) / Arrived @05:44 — left @07:02 - Nadelhorn (4327m) / Arrived @10:48 — left @11:23 - Very relaxed return : End around 18:30 Done in October 13, 20...

  • Sihlsee rundgang - Lake Sihl with detour to Studen (net time 2h26´)

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    near Einsiedeln, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.78mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    30| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofSihlsee rundgang - Lake Sihl with detour to Studen (net time 2h26´) Photo ofSihlsee rundgang - Lake Sihl with detour to Studen (net time 2h26´) Photo ofSihlsee rundgang - Lake Sihl with detour to Studen (net time 2h26´)

    Very flat lake run, with start in Einsiedeln train station Net time was 2h26 min Good place for modular flat runs. The lake is essentially around 25 km. I added the extra bit to Studen to get to 30km. Two bridges cross...

    A lot of traffic (and noise) on this road around the lake especially during the weekend many cars and motorbikes
    Vincent.menting

  • 2016 Zürich Marathon 24 April 2016

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    near Zürich (Kreis 2) / Enge, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    26.41mi
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2016 Zürich Marathon 24 April 2016 Photo of2016 Zürich Marathon 24 April 2016 Photo of2016 Zürich Marathon 24 April 2016

    Very flat. Ran mostly by likeside. Marathon takes place with simultaneous shorter races and team events so you just need to relax if you see some of the people from shorter events race past fast. Organisation is good. Su...

  • Saint Gallen - Grütt

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    near Sankt Gallen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)
    Author
    GerryPkl
    Distance
    10.08mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSaint Gallen - Grütt Photo ofSaint Gallen - Grütt Photo ofSaint Gallen - Grütt

    Look out the signals!, certain passages along the river in the valley use to be temporary closed (which is due to that these turn quickly into a bad condition after rainy weather).

  • Colombier Chaux du Fonds

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    near Colombier, Canton de Neuchâtel (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    15.29mi
    Elevation +
    3845f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofColombier Chaux du Fonds Photo ofColombier Chaux du Fonds Photo ofColombier Chaux du Fonds

    Warning: the first 9 km are mostly asphalt. Its a nice area but don't use the newest trail shoes on this. Arguably, if it has been dry the days before, I can almost be done with road shoes. The ascent is very gradual ...

  • Sempachersee

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    near Sempach-neuenkirch Station, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.16mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSempachersee Photo ofSempachersee Photo ofSempachersee

    Half marathon distance done in 1h38 moving time. It is very flat and 65-75% asphalted. Roadshoes are fine. If you are going to walk/run only one side do from west to east so you can enjoy the views of the alps. ...

  • Sursee to Zug (via Emmen and Reussuferweg)

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    near Sursee, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    29.76mi
    Elevation +
    673f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSursee to Zug (via Emmen and Reussuferweg) Photo ofSursee to Zug (via Emmen and Reussuferweg) Photo ofSursee to Zug (via Emmen and Reussuferweg)

    The only difficult bit is the distance. Course is very flat. Normal road running shoes are fine. It is fairly well marked. It is recommended to start in Sursee as the south views will be nicer. The stretch between Sursee...

  • Sursee Mauesee Knutvil Winikon Suhre

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    near St. Erhard, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    15.74mi
    Elevation +
    1004f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSursee Mauesee Knutvil Winikon Suhre Photo ofSursee Mauesee Knutvil Winikon Suhre Photo ofSursee Mauesee Knutvil Winikon Suhre

    Had to do some errand so checked out the area. Net moving time 2h 4 min. This route is hard to call a trail as it is probably 40%-50% asphalt. The section around the Mauesee was quite muddy-slippery in winter so th...

  • Zug to Unterägeri Hueribach (night group run)

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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.69mi
    Elevation +
    2667f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofZug to Unterägeri Hueribach (night group run) Photo ofZug to Unterägeri Hueribach (night group run)

    90% asphalt, 10% groomed trail (no need for trail shoes unless there is snow-ice) It is an asphalt run but packs in 1 vertical kilometre Fairly direct connection to Unterägeri from Zugerberg It can be ran fast as the ...

  • Zug to Zürich along the Sihl

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    near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Frouws
    Distance
    20.94mi
    Elevation +
    538f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofZug to Zürich along the Sihl Photo ofZug to Zürich along the Sihl Photo ofZug to Zürich along the Sihl

    From Zug station follow the Zürich-Zugerland-Panoramaweg (no. 47) towards Zugersee along the lake from and then turn inwards and follow the Lorze river. The path then splits off towards Sihlbrugg and goes upwards into th...

  • La Vuachere Ouchy

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    near La Sallaz, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
    Author
    damienww
    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    384f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofLa Vuachere Ouchy Photo ofLa Vuachere Ouchy Photo ofLa Vuachere Ouchy

    Beautiful trail! From la Sallaz, we go down the small river La Vuachere, then run by the lake and Ouchy and finish back to Flon. From Flon, you can take the metro back up to la Sallaz. Trail can be shortened by taking th...

  • Zürich (Kreis 2)

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    near Zürich (Kreis 2), Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)
    Author
    Thorsten Scherler
    Distance
    6.02mi
    Elevation +
    312f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofZürich (Kreis 2) Photo ofZürich (Kreis 2) Photo ofZürich (Kreis 2)

    First you run towards Wolishofen uphill then a bit within the forest. You head down towards the river and run on the left side into the last bridge of Adliswil. Then return on the river again.

  • Freidorf - Saint Gallen

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    near Freidorf, Thurgovia (Switzerland)
    Author
    GerryPkl
    Distance
    14.26mi
    Elevation +
    2064f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofFreidorf - Saint Gallen Photo ofFreidorf - Saint Gallen Photo ofFreidorf - Saint Gallen

    “Ein Handschuh verloren!” To all gentle people on the beautiful trails: “Please let me know in the case, that you find or see my glove.”

  • Luzern to Zug Lakeside road run

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    near Luzern, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    19.09mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLuzern to Zug Lakeside road run

    Very flat 30 km run.The train connects Zug and Luzern is as short as 30 minutes This run was started 7 am am on a Sunday in Luzern. There was very little traffic The first 12/13 kilomtres the route follows road 2 pas...

  • Sihlwald Beech forest

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    near Chlus, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.33mi
    Elevation +
    2756f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSihlwald Beech forest Photo ofSihlwald Beech forest Photo ofSihlwald Beech forest

    The start is in a free roadside car park on the road to Menzingen. There is public transport to Sihlbrugg The trail is super easy. The Sihlwald is a Beech forest. It is now a natural park which has spent already se...

  • Walchwil Gnipen

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    near Walchwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    9.77mi
    Elevation +
    3734f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWalchwil Gnipen Photo ofWalchwil Gnipen Photo ofWalchwil Gnipen

    Start in Walchwil Bahnhof Paid carpark available Good sunset route as it is west facing Terrain above 1300 metres can be muddy except in summer months.

  • Zürich (Kreis 2)

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    near Zürich (Kreis 2), Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)
    Author
    Thorsten Scherler
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofZürich (Kreis 2) Photo ofZürich (Kreis 2) Photo ofZürich (Kreis 2)

    Run on the left side of the river towards Adliswil. All straight and the forest part has nice shadow. Very easy run.

  • Power Tourist

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    near Stampfenbach, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)
    Author
    Hdscr
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPower Tourist

    Do you want to see the most important sights of zurich in one run? This is the route you are looking for. For more infos: https://www.scribaruns.ch/?p=199

  • Pfannenstiel from Herrliberg 1

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    near Feldmeilen / Tobel, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)
    Author
    Gorkmeister
    Distance
    7.24mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPfannenstiel from Herrliberg 1 Photo ofPfannenstiel from Herrliberg 1

    Pfannenstiel from Herrliberg With a few stops along the way (to check map, it's my first time doing this route), and an obvious stop at the tower to enjoy the view.

  • Sustenpass Run

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    near Steingletscher, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)
    Author
    bob__stones
    Distance
    9.53mi
    Elevation +
    1749f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSustenpass Run Photo ofSustenpass Run Photo ofSustenpass Run

    A slow and steady ‘recovery’ run from just outside the Sustenbruggli down into the valley and back. Not the most inspiring being an out and back but the scenery more than makes up for it.

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