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Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Zug
Walchwil

Lake Zug waterfront – View of Lake Zug loop from Walchwil

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Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Zentralschweiz
Zug
Walchwil

Lake Zug waterfront – View of Lake Zug loop from Walchwil

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Lake Zug waterfront – View of Lake Zug loop from Walchwil

01:18

20.9km

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

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9 m in total

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Train Station

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2.43 km

Waterfall

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So many streams flow into Lake Zug that I stopped counting. But I had to stop here. A beautiful waterfall!!! And the lake, Rigi, Pilatus, what more could you want?

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7.67 km

St. Charles Borromeo Chapel

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According to legend, Saint Charles Borromeo first set foot on Zug soil at the chapel of the plague saint St. Charles Borromeo. The little church is particularly special from an …

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3

8.80 km

Seeliken, Old Town of Zug

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The old town of Zug

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9.29 km

Zug Old Town Square

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5

11.3 km

Zytturm Clock Tower

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The landmark of Zug

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6

11.3 km

Lake Zug Promenade

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Stopping for coffee and relaxing by the lake is always calming.

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7

11.8 km

Lake Zug waterfront

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Magnificent Mediterranean mountain panorama!

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15.7 km

View of Lake Zug

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Lake Zug is a beautiful place for cycling, especially on its eastern shore, between Oberwill and Walchwill.

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20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.53 km

3.86 km

302 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

4.56 km

415 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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