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Steitobel Forest Trail – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Rotkreuz

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Steitobel Forest Trail – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Rotkreuz

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Steitobel Forest Trail – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Rotkreuz

03:01

9.75km

360m

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 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.67 km

Bachtalen Cherry Blossom Avenue

Highlight • Natural

1.85 km

Steitobel Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cool trail with root passages, fast sections through the meadow and flowing sections in the coniferous forest.

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3.94 km

Daffodil Trail

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Beautiful to look at! A huge field of blooming daffodils (mid-April) 🥰!

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4.37 km

Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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4.47 km

Restaurant Michaelkreuz

Highlight • Restaurant

Good service, friendly with a large parking lot

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4.60 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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4.68 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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5.50 km

View of Root and the Reuss Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.75 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

2.09 km

1.28 km

312 m

183 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

3.61 km

864 m

796 m

400 m

155 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

34°C

23°C

41 %

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Steitobel Forest Trail – Michaelskreuz Pass Summit loop from Rotkreuz

Bachtalen Cherry Blossom Avenue

Steitobel Forest Trail

Daffodil Trail

Michaelskreuz Pass Summit

Restaurant Michaelkreuz

Michaelskreuz

Michaelskreuz Chapel

View of Root and the Reuss Valley

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