Michaelskreuz Chapel

Michaelskreuz Chapel

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Michaelskreuz Chapel

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Location: Root, Lucerne, Switzerland

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June 1, 2025

Hiking

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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SamIAm

June 1, 2020

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Lovely views, can be a bit busy on a sunny Public Holiday but well worth a visit.

Paul Wheatley

August 28, 2023

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If your able visit this in the dark it’s an insane looking church at night also the surrounding views are amazing

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz loop from Risch-Rotkreuz

7.80km

02:29

330m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michaelskreuz – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Rooterberg

5.54km

01:48

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Michaelskreuz Pass Summit – Michaelskreuz Chapel loop from Gisikon-Root

10.1km

03:17

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 790 m

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Thursday 10 September

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Michaelskreuz Chapel

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Michaelskreuz loop from Risch-Rotkreuz

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