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View of the Reuss and Root – Michaelskreuz loop from Gisikon-Root

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Switzerland
Lucerne
Root

View of the Reuss and Root – Michaelskreuz loop from Gisikon-Root

Hard

5.0

(1)

18

riders

View of the Reuss and Root – Michaelskreuz loop from Gisikon-Root

02:37

36.9km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 4.11 km for 107 m

After 15.2 km for 94 m

After 15.9 km for 82 m

After 20.5 km for 2.44 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.64 km

View of Michaelskreuz from Root

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2

2.66 km

View of Root and the Reuss Valley

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3

3.41 km

View of Root and the Reuss Valley

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4

3.78 km

View of the Reuss and Root

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The view goes over the Reuss and Root.

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5

4.15 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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4.35 km

View of the Rigi from Michaelskreuz

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Ascent to Michael's Cross. There is a restaurant upstairs.

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11.7 km

Stunning view beyond Lake Lucerne towards the Alps.

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34.6 km

From here you have a beautiful view of the Reuss.

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36.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

7.73 km

2.30 km

525 m

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

13.3 km

2.79 km

172 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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