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Intro

This 40-kilometer long stretch leads from Zug via Unterägeri and the Rothenturm moor to Einsiedeln.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see

Description

From Zug’s Old Town, way above the lake, the path winds on along this core route with views extending as far as the Urner Alps and Mittelland. In Unterägeri the second lake comes into view, and on reaching the Rothenthurm moor you’re soon to cross the cantonal border into Schwyz. Your destination for this stretch is the monastery town of Einsiedeln.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Zug
Destination
Einsiedeln
Ascent
1250 m
Descent
800 m
Distance
45 km
Distance on tarred ways
41 km
Distance on natural surface
4 km
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
Along Water, With panoramic view

Route

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 8/13

Distance

45 km

Ascent

1250 m

Travel information: Zug

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