Canton of Zug

In less than three minutes, locals and visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of Zug city and hike amidst the high moors of the Zugerberg to Walchwil. On the Best of Zugerberg hike, you can enjoy a unique view as far as the Bernese Alps.

In Finstersee, you can enjoy a unique view of the Bernese Alps.

In Finstersee, short and long-distance hikers alike will find what they are looking for, as you can choose between the short (Waterfall Route), medium (Coal Mining Route) and long variants (Panorama Gottschalkenberg). All of them are circular trails starting in Menzingen.

But it is not only ambitious hikers who will find plenty of touring options here. Families with children can also experience pure joy and hiking pleasure on the various themed trails. The Steinhauserwald ground trail entices you to relax with many fireplaces, a playground and a pond.

The Ratenpfad is also considered an easy hike at just under 5 km. Along the way, young and old hikers learn more about the animals and plants of the forest. Information boards illustrate the topics of hunting, floodplain construction, forest and game in a vivid way.