The Best Running Trails in Switzerland

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Zug to Zürich via Silhbrugg and Sihluferweg

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near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

20.09mi

Elevation +

554f

TrailRank

35| 4.33

This is possibly the fastest route between Zug and Zürich (other than roadside running) It follows almost exclusively walking paths (Wanderwege). It is probably 50% asphalt 50% well groomed soft trails. The route f...

Thanks for the write-up, I did the same route: https://www.wikiloc.com/running-trails/zug-to-zurich-along-the-sihl-4073...
Frouws

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Murtensee

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near Salavaux, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

15.62mi

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

34| 3.67

Very flat. The lake is pretty much a rectangle. South, West and East sides are through walking paths. They may zig zag a little but are easy to follow. On the north I followed a road. It does not have much traffic but...

Aucune difficulté technique! Par contre le début du parcour est fait sur le bord de la route cantonal et un dangereux!
bruno1680

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Zugersee Lake Run

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near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

24.08mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

34

Long but very flat road - pressed ground run. Ran on an exceptionally warm late December. 360 degree views of whole region. Net run time of 3h 11 min. There is a 2 km stretch between outskirts of Arth and Walchwill we...
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Schwyz to Küssnacht via lake, half road half trail

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near Seewen, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

21.30mi

Elevation +

1814f

TrailRank

34

Schwyz Ingenbohl Brunnen Gersau Vitznau Weggis Greppen Küssnacht Very flat path with good lake views (Vierwaldstätter). 16 km to through path (wanderweg) and 18 km through the road. The trail sections are the first 8...
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Saas Fee - Mischabelhütte - Nadelhorn

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near Saas-Fee, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

Chocardabecjaune

Distance

13.59mi

Elevation +

8064f

TrailRank

33

One day trip - Saas Fee (1800m) / @02:08 - Mischabelhütte (3340m) / Arrived @05:44 — left @07:02 - Nadelhorn (4327m) / Arrived @10:48 — left @11:23 - Very relaxed return : End around 18:30 Done in October 13, 20...
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Elgg - Waterfall - Guweismuehle - Schloss -Elgg

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near Elgg / Neu-Elgg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

chrisrufer

Distance

6.18mi

Elevation +

1109f

TrailRank

32

Nice hike up a wooded valley to a waterfall, small restaurant (Guwiesmuehle), Elgg’s castle and back to Elgg.
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2016 Zürich Marathon 24 April 2016

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near Zürich (Kreis 2) / Enge, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

26.41mi

Elevation +

125f

TrailRank

31

Very flat. Ran mostly by likeside. Marathon takes place with simultaneous shorter races and team events so you just need to relax if you see some of the people from shorter events race past fast. Organisation is good. Su...
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Sihlsee rundgang - Lake Sihl with detour to Studen (net time 2h26´)

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near Einsiedeln, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

18.78mi

Elevation +

381f

TrailRank

30| 3.67

Very flat lake run, with start in Einsiedeln train station Net time was 2h26 min Good place for modular flat runs. The lake is essentially around 25 km. I added the extra bit to Studen to get to 30km. Two bridges cross...

A lot of traffic (and noise) on this road around the lake especially during the weekend many cars and motorbikes
Vincent.menting

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Sempachersee

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near Sempach-neuenkirch Station, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

13.16mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

30

Half marathon distance done in 1h38 moving time. It is very flat and 65-75% asphalted. Roadshoes are fine. If you are going to walk/run only one side do from west to east so you can enjoy the views of the alps. ...
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Sursee to Zug (via Emmen and Reussuferweg)

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near Sursee, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

29.76mi

Elevation +

673f

TrailRank

30

The only difficult bit is the distance. Course is very flat. Normal road running shoes are fine. It is fairly well marked. It is recommended to start in Sursee as the south views will be nicer. The stretch between Sursee...
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Sursee Mauesee Knutvil Winikon Suhre

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near St. Erhard, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

15.74mi

Elevation +

1004f

TrailRank

30

Had to do some errand so checked out the area. Net moving time 2h 4 min. This route is hard to call a trail as it is probably 40%-50% asphalt. The section around the Mauesee was quite muddy-slippery in winter so th...
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Zug to Unterägeri Hueribach (night group run)

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near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

13.69mi

Elevation +

2667f

TrailRank

29

90% asphalt, 10% groomed trail (no need for trail shoes unless there is snow-ice) It is an asphalt run but packs in 1 vertical kilometre Fairly direct connection to Unterägeri from Zugerberg It can be ran fast as the ...
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Zug to Zürich along the Sihl

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near Zug, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Frouws

Distance

20.94mi

Elevation +

538f

TrailRank

28

From Zug station follow the Zürich-Zugerland-Panoramaweg (no. 47) towards Zugersee along the lake from and then turn inwards and follow the Lorze river. The path then splits off towards Sihlbrugg and goes upwards into th...
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La Vuachere Ouchy

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near La Sallaz, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)

damienww

Distance

6.25mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

28

Beautiful trail! From la Sallaz, we go down the small river La Vuachere, then run by the lake and Ouchy and finish back to Flon. From Flon, you can take the metro back up to la Sallaz. Trail can be shortened by taking th...
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Luzern to Zug Lakeside road run

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near Luzern, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

19.09mi

Elevation +

443f

TrailRank

27

Very flat 30 km run.The train connects Zug and Luzern is as short as 30 minutes This run was started 7 am am on a Sunday in Luzern. There was very little traffic The first 12/13 kilomtres the route follows road 2 pas...
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Saint Gallen - Grütt

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near Sankt Gallen, Kanton St. Gallen (Switzerland)

GPik

Distance

10.08mi

Elevation +

1178f

TrailRank

26

Look out the signals!, certain passages along the river in the valley use to be temporary closed (which is due to that these turn quickly into a bad condition after rainy weather).
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Freidorf - Saint Gallen

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near Freidorf, Thurgovia (Switzerland)

GPik

Distance

14.26mi

Elevation +

2064f

TrailRank

26

“Ein Handschuh verloren!” To all gentle people on the beautiful trails: “Please let me know in the case, that you find or see my glove.”
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Pfannenstiel from Herrliberg 1

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near Feldmeilen / Tobel, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Gorkmeister

Distance

7.24mi

Elevation +

1096f

TrailRank

25

Pfannenstiel from Herrliberg With a few stops along the way (to check map, it's my first time doing this route), and an obvious stop at the tower to enjoy the view.
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Sustenpass Run

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near Steingletscher, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

bob__stones

Distance

9.53mi

Elevation +

1749f

TrailRank

24

A slow and steady ‘recovery’ run from just outside the Sustenbruggli down into the valley and back. Not the most inspiring being an out and back but the scenery more than makes up for it.
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Aegeri, Alosen, Oberaegeri slow run

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near Unterägeri, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance

8.64mi

Elevation +

797f

TrailRank

24

Straightforward circular road run with views over Aegeri lake and back of Zugerberg. Done on 27th of April with snow, despite low altitude (about 900 metres) and time of year.
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Lugano to Melide

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near Lugano Centro, Cantone Ticino (Switzerland)

Ali Fattaholmanan

Distance

3.76mi

Elevation +

226f

TrailRank

23

To follow this track, you must run alongside the road which is not the nicest route for running. You may find Melide's train station at the end of the track.
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Power Tourist

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near Stampfenbach, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Hdscr

Distance

4.92mi

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

21

Do you want to see the most important sights of zurich in one run? This is the route you are looking for. For more infos: https://www.scribaruns.ch/?p=199
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Scenery run Emmental

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near Weier im Emmental, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

Thomas HX

Distance

6.21mi

Elevation +

650f

TrailRank

21

Mostly tarmac, some unpaved roads, partially through forest and villages, mostly open fields. Incredible sights.
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Arlesheim

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near Arlesheim, Bâle Campagne (Switzerland)

Herbert E.

Distance

2.05mi

Elevation +

335f

TrailRank

20

Short morning trial before going to work. If you are beginners then start opposite direction. It is much easier to go uphill. It is 6km trial up and downhill.
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Marathon along the Limmat

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near Zürich (Kreis 5) / Gewerbeschule, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

peterpeterparker

Distance

27.59mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

19

Nice and secure route along the Limmat. Convenient if you live in the city and the weather isn't the best to go outside. I spotted two fountains at around 17km and 40km to refill water. At around 20km I went twice for...
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