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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Root

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Root

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Root

00:46

8.14km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.07 km for 160 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.19 km

Great view of the Reuss

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Beautiful view of the Reuss.

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2

3.31 km

Bench With a View Near the Pass Summit

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3

4.13 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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4.21 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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5

4.34 km

Restaurant Michaelkreuz

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Good service, friendly with a large parking lot

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6

4.44 km

Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

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The Michaelskreuz is also known as the Alp d'Huez of central Switzerland so a must for every cyclist.

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7

5.00 km

View from Michaelskreuz Towards Gisikon-Rotkreuz

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The road must be shared with motor vehicles here

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8.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

1.20 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.86 km

673 m

605 m

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Thursday 2 July

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17°C

45 %

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