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The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Zug

Zug’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17

beautiful natural monuments in Zug. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Natural Tunnels Along the Sihl

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The tunnels are not lit and sometimes a bit wet. Light and good footwear are recommended. At the Sihl you can also take a break and take a bath. 😍 🛀 🍀

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Höllgrotten Baar (Baar Caves)

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The Höllgrotten Baar were discovered in 1863 during the mining of tuff stone and were made more and more accessible until 1917. Thanks to an artificial connecting tunnel, you can …

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Landslide trail

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The landslide event of 1806 marked the beginning of the development of a diverse natural and cultural landscape. As a protected landscape (BLN), as a moorland, as a dry site, …

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Linden Trees on Josefsgütsch Hill

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We did the hike on Sunday so I was not hoping for an open restaurant in the village but the pizza place was operating!

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Rothenthurm Moor

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The only west-east link in the high moor area for bikes and bicycles.

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Gnipen Summit and View of Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz

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One of the most charming climbs up a mountain that I have ever experienced, because the velvety path leads past many special types of flowers over tree roots and (later) …

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Edge of the 19th Century Landslide (Gnipen, Schwyz)

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Absolutely impressive when you look at the full extent of the rock fall. Everywhere one discovers the traces in the ascent to Gnipen.

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Summit Cross Below Ober Alpli

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beautifully situated summit cross below the Oberalpi on the way via the Alplihorn (1372) to the Wildspitz from the north.

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Finstersee Waterfall

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Ideal for dogs always drinking opportunity!

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Lorzentobel Stone Fountain

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Always worth a stop, and the rest of the Lorzentobel and Wildenburg are also worth a visit!

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The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Zug

Natural Tunnels Along the Sihl

Höllgrotten Baar (Baar Caves)

Landslide trail

Linden Trees on Josefsgütsch Hill

Rothenthurm Moor

Gnipen Summit and View of Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz

Edge of the 19th Century Landslide (Gnipen, Schwyz)

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