Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Zug by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Zug to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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The journey from the town of Zug into the open countryside takes just eight minutes. The Zugerberg circuit through the high moorlands offers much more than just a phenomenal view of the town, Lake Zug, and the surrounding mountain landscape.
9 km
240 m
240 m
3h 0m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (08:38) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (08:50) |
| Schönegg (08:56) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (09:04) |
This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.
7 km220 m20 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:30) | |
| IR46 (15m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (08:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (08:55) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| Kräbel (09:03) |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) (09:05) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg (09:11) |
On this winter hiking trail, you can escape the fog and enjoy the mystical mood in the open landscape of the upland moor, the largest in Switzerland. It lies in a high valley where the Biber river flows in its natural bed.
7 km50 m50 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:30) | |
| IR46 (15m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (08:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (08:54) | |
| S31 (17m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:11) |
A revolving gondola, a foot suspension bridge and a spectacular view of the Schwyz basin, the surrounding mountains and lakes – the Engelstock Circuit Trail offers a leisurely hike full of variety.
5 km220 m220 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:30) | |
| IR46 (15m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (08:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (08:54) | |
| S31 (10m) | |
| Sattel (09:04) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (09:10) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (09:18) |
This easy high-altitude walk on the queen of mountains features magnificent views out over the Swiss plateau to the Black Forest, the Vosges mountains and the Alps, as well as a breath-taking bird’s-eye view of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug.
4 km20 m340 m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:30) | |
| IR46 (15m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (08:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (08:55) | |
| 81 (34m) | |
| Rigi Staffel (09:29) |
This sunny winter outing in the Finsterwald forest is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet in the midst of the Entlebuch moorland scenery. You'll pass a drilling platform (an industrial monument) and enjoy an impressive backdrop featuring the Schimbrig and the Fürstein.
5 km130 m130 m1h 35mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Zug (08:32) | |
| IR70 (19m) | |
| Luzern (08:51) |
| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (25m) | |
| Entlebuch (09:22) |
| Entlebuch, Bahnhof (09:25) | |
| 232 (9m) | |
| Finsterwald LU, Kirche (09:34) |
Always an experience – the mighty Grosse Mythen and the view straight down to the basin of Schwyz, the area’s main town with its widely scattered settlements. A couple of breezy tips: Watch the paragliders take off from their launch site and let your eyes wander to Einsiedeln’s ski jumps on the way back.
2 km70 m70 m35mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:30) | |
| IR46 (31m) | |
| Schwyz (09:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:11) | |
| 503 (12m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Rotenfluebahn (09:23) |
| Rickenbach SZ (Rotenfluebahn) (09:25) | |
| 2569 (15m) | |
| Rotenflue (Mythenregion) (09:40) |
Combining the contemplation and baroque splendour of Einsiedeln Abbey with the wintry hush and scenic beauty of Lake Sihl, this panoramic hike also offers views of the Etzel and the Ybrig mountains.
8 km140 m140 m2h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Zug (08:30) | |
| IR46 (15m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (08:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (08:54) | |
| S31 (26m) | |
| Biberbrugg (09:20) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 551 (11m) | |
| Horgenberg b. Einsied., Grütli (09:44) |
The winter hiking trail at Stoos offers a leisurely alternative for those who want to escape the bustle of winter sports and find peace in the mountains of Central Switzerland.
4 km150 m150 m1h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Zug (08:30) | |
| IR46 (31m) | |
| Schwyz (09:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:07) | |
| 501 (17m) | |
| Schwyz, Stoosbahn (09:24) |
| Schwyz Stoosbahn (Talstation) (09:40) | |
| 2577 (7m) | |
| Stoos SZ (09:47) |
Engelberg’s Grotto Trail leads to the «End of the World». This high-altitude path takes walkers through a snowy landscape with views of Engelberg, past the famous «seven springs», and on to the Lourdes grotto and Horbis.
6 km170 m170 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:32) | |
| IR70 (19m) | |
| Luzern (08:51) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
