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Michaelskreuz Pass Summit – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Rotkreuz

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Michaelskreuz Pass Summit – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Rotkreuz

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Michaelskreuz Pass Summit – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Rotkreuz

03:01

9.75km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.67 km

Bachtalen Cherry Blossom Avenue

Highlight • Natural

2

1.85 km

Steitobel Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cool trail with root passages, fast sections through the meadow and flowing sections in the coniferous forest.

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3

3.94 km

Daffodil Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful to look at! A huge field of blooming daffodils (mid-April) 🥰!

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4

4.37 km

Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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5

4.47 km

Restaurant Michaelkreuz

Highlight • Restaurant

Good service, friendly with a large parking lot

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6

4.60 km

Michaelskreuz

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

4.68 km

Michaelskreuz Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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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8

5.50 km

View of Root and the Reuss Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

9.75 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

2.06 km

1.45 km

423 m

177 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

3.57 km

866 m

636 m

532 m

169 m

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