Aegeri-
Menzingen: |
Half an hour from Zug this regions are excellent for walks. Walk along
the Aegeri lake or enjoy an easy roundtrip on Raten/Gottschalkenberg.
Explore Menzingen and the Drumlins, Gubel with undisturbed view over the Lorze plains. |
Baarburg |
Lookout and round tour |
Baar-Kappel-
Albis |
A historically interesting area. Walking in this area is also most
rewarding for the variety of scenery. |
Cham |
A walk along the lake to the "Villette Park" in Cham. |
Hoellgrotten
Lorzentobel
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A well known spot for the caves. For the locals and their kids it's
a favorite recreation area in hot summer days.
Walk to the ruins of the old citadel Wildenburg.
Enjoy a walk in this marvelous area, which is also a historic landmark
for Industrialization.
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Immensee |
Visit at Hohle Gasse and walk to Zugersee |
Michaelskreuz |
The hill across Zugersee offers a marvelous view |
Reussspitz |
A protected area between where rivers Reuss and Lorze merge. |
Sihlmaettli
open
April-Oct |
Not only a romantic eating place for having a trout or two, the way
there and along the river Sihl is something to enjoy.
Included in this page is an extended tour Menzingen-Finstersee-Wilersee. Moraine hills
and Drumlins of the last ice age give this lovely region a special
character. |
Baar-
Steinhauserwald |
From Blickensdorf up to Banaebni, then into the forest and
on to the forest lake. Beautiful views. |
Tierpark Goldau |
In walking distance from the railway station (Most Fast trains will
stop here) is a popular place, not only for kids. You are fenced in with
free running Deers, Goats, Chicken, Ducks...There are picnic places,
fireplaces and a Restaurant. |
Burg:
town walk: |
In this little citadel are interesting exhibits, e.g. old clocks. Even
if you don't want to enter, the citadel and surrounding is well worth the
short walk (10 minutes from Zytturm).
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Zugerberg |
Has a wide selection of different walking tracks and many fireolaces
and a playground for kids. The moor is a protected area with pleasant
walking tracks. |
Zug, Guided walks: |
Between end of May and October, on Saturday's there are guided walking
tours in the old town. Meeting point is the Zollhaus (the open
building near Zytturm) at 10 am (5 Franken). http://www.zugtourismus.ch/.
Usually it's advertised in the "Amtsblatt" as well. |
Zytturm: |
This tower was an important gate into the walled city of Zug. It's not
only a monument for picture postcards, you may also climb up to the cozy
chamber high above the Altstadt.
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Hochstuckli |
Sattel-Hochstuckli with the round circuit "Erlebnispfad
Engelstock" offers a lovely walking trail. |