Ultra-Trails in the Canton of Zug

In the heart of Central Switzerland, the canton of Zug serves as a gateway between the Zurich plateau and the first Alpine foothills. The ridges of the Rossberg and the Zugerberg close off the horizon, while the Lorze carves its path from Lake Ägeri to Lake Zug 🌲. Further afield, the Rigi and the Schwyz Alps offer additional playgrounds.

For an ultra-trail in the canton of Zug, the idea is to link up the neighboring cantons. Loops starting from Zug easily reach the Rigi, the shore of Lake Lucerne or the ridges of the Hirzel, making it possible to string together more than 80 km without leaving the trails. Water points abound in the villages and on the alpine pastures, a boon for logistics. Summer storms break quickly at altitude, so it's best to watch the sky from late morning. Summer and early autumn offer the best conditions, with mild nights ideal for headlamp outings 🌙.

The ultra-trail calendar for Zug remains empty on Finishers, but some great long-distance races are taking shape elsewhere. In Engelberg, the RunThrough Trails Engelberg offers a big race in August at the foot of the Titlis. In the Bernese Oberland, the Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB® attracts runners from around the world in July 🏔️. Graubünden hosts the Swiss Irontrail in June. For more ideas, browse the ultra-trails in the canton of Lucerne, those in the canton of Schwyz or the Ultra-Trails in Switzerland page.

Long outings readily pass near the site of the battle of Morgarten, where the Confederates defeated the Habsburgs in 1315 ⚔️. Zug, for its part, owes its modern fortune to attractive taxation and to companies from all over the world. Whether it's your first 80 km or a full crossing, the Zug terrain helps you build your endurance 🎯.