The best walks and hikes around Root

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Hiking around Root is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy. To help, here are the top hikes and walks around Root — so you can just get out and go.

Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Root	Easy 01:48 5.57km
Hiking loop from Root	Easy 01:07 3.66km
Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Gisikon-Root	Intermediate 03:20 10.3km
Buchrain–Root–Gisikon Trail loop from Gisikon-Root	Intermediate 02:26 9.56km

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Root
01:48
5.57km
3.1km/h
260m
260m
Easy
4.2
(13)
61
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hiking loop from Root
01:07
3.66km
3.3km/h
130m
120m
Easy
3.7
(3)
26
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Gisikon-Root
03:20
10.3km
3.1km/h
410m
410m
Intermediate
4.4
(7)
35
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Buchrain–Root–Gisikon Trail loop from Gisikon-Root
02:26
9.56km
3.9km/h
20m
20m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
55
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.