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Meierskappel

Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Meierskappel

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Switzerland

Lucerne

Meierskappel

Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Meierskappel

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Meierskappel

02:26

7.94km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

Start of Kinderweg

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Start is in the center of Meierskappel. Nice boards with information about the cow and for the kids to discover/try out.

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1.78 km

View of the Sea of Fog and Mountains

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2.84 km

View of Lake Zug and the surrounding mountains

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Nice view in good weather!

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3.98 km

Michaelskreuz Chapel

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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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4.06 km

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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4.19 km

Restaurant Michaelkreuz

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Good service, friendly with a large parking lot

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4.29 km

Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

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

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5.01 km

Gisikon-Root - Michaelskreuz - Meierskappel - Ibikon - Gisikon-Root

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A very nice hike of medium difficulty, can be done all year round, but in the winter months it should be noted that it is not frozen, especially in the …

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7.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

1.64 km

1.02 km

775 m

574 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.70 km

1.52 km

1.33 km

470 m

370 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Meierskappel

Start of Kinderweg

View of the Sea of Fog and Mountains

View of Lake Zug and the surrounding mountains

Michaelskreuz Chapel

Michaelskreuz

Restaurant Michaelkreuz

Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

Gisikon-Root - Michaelskreuz - Meierskappel - Ibikon - Gisikon-Root

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