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Circular hikes

There are three marked circular hikes on the Zugerberg. All three routes are also suitable for the whole family - there are no major inclines to contend with. The trails also pass the popular "Schattwäldli" children's playground.

Hiking time

1 hour 45 min.

Route

Zugerberg, ZBB mountain station - Vordergeissboden - Hünggigütsch-Sätteli - Räbrüti - Hintergeissboden - Ewegstafel - Altenboden - Zugerberg, ZBB mountain station

Description of the
  • Beautiful viewpoints and idyllic resting places.
  • Large barbecue site at Ewegstafel.
  • The Zugerberg, Vordergeissboden and Hintergeissboden restaurants are on the routeRoute runs partly along the sculpture trail.
  • Children's playground "Schattwäldli" on the route.
Accessibility

Hike 1 - Hare is easily accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair. However, there is a turnstile on the Räbrüti - Hintergeissboden section of the trail. Take the following alternative: From Räbrüti, stay on the road towards Fiselstuden and return along the road to Hintergeissboden. Then follow the described route again.

Hiking time

2 hrs. 30 min.

Route

Zugerberg, ZBB mountain station - Vordergeissboden - Hünggigütsch-Sätteli - Räbrüti - Fiselstuden - Buschenchappeli - Früehbüel - Ewegstafel - Altenboden - Zugerberg, ZBB mountain station

Description of the
  • Particularly beautiful moorland landscape and marvellous panorama
  • Large fireplace at Buschenchappeli and Ewegstafel
  • The Zugerberg, Vordergeissboden and Pfaffenboden restaurants are on the route
  • Also ideal for Nordic walking
Accessibility

Hike 2 - Fuchs is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Several turnstiles block the way.

Hiking time

4 hrs.

Route

Zugerberg, ZBB mountain station - Vordergeissboden - Hünggigütsch-Sätteli - Räbrüti - Fiselstuden - Nollengatter - Grossmattstolle - Buschenchappeli - Früebüel - Ewegstafel - Altenboden - Zugerberg, ZBB mountain station

Description of the
  • Beautiful viewpoint at Grossmattstolle
  • Large fireplace at Buschenchappeli and Ewegstafel
  • The Zugerberg, Vordergeissboden and Pfaffenboden restaurants are on the route
Accessibility

Hikes 3 - Hirsch are not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Several turnstiles block the way.

The following other routes are easily accessible:

  • Zugerberg mountain station to Schattwäldli playground and on to Hintergeissboden restaurant
  • Hike 13
  • The Zugerberg railway is wheelchair accessible. Further useful information can be found in the travel guide.
Zugerberg at a glance
Wheelchair accessible more information
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