Michaelskreuz Chapel – Dottenberg Chapel loop from Dierikon

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Dottenberg Chapel loop from Dierikon

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Michaelskreuz Chapel – Dottenberg Chapel loop from Dierikon

09:11

29.4km

1,090m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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6.24 km

Schnausi Café with View of Mount Rigi

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New! Now there is ice cream too!

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6.41 km

Ridge Trail on Rooterberg with View of Mount Rigi

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8.53 km

View of Lake Zug and the surrounding mountains

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Nice view in good weather!

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9.67 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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12.1 km

Eggwald

Forest

16.1 km

View of Mount Rigi

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Great view of the Rigi, Rossberg and Bürgenstock. Especially recommended at sunset, because Rigi and Megherwald then turn red.

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16.1 km

Dottenberg Chapel

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The chapel can be rented for weddings or other church services.

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19.3 km

Viewpoint

20.8 km

Capuchin Convent of St. Anna

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In 1599, they moved to Rössligasse, and from 1619 to 1904, they worked in the Bruchkloster monastery. They moved into the new monastery on Gerlisberg in 1904. Since then, the …

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23.1 km

View of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne from Utenberg

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There are two benches at the viewpoint. From there, you have a fantastic view of Lucerne, the mountains, and Lake Lucerne. In the evening, you might catch a beautiful sunset or the lights of Lucerne.

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29.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.35 km

4.13 km

2.57 km

2.12 km

Surfaces

9.74 km

8.39 km

3.90 km

3.39 km

2.29 km

1.68 km

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

10°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

April 14, 2025,Michaelskreuz - Dottenberg - Luzern - Vierwaldstättersee

With cloudy skies but warm temperatures, we headed back to Lake Lucerne, a popular tourist destination.

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June 9, 2025,⬅️ meierskappel > luzern | alpenpanorama weg 3

A very, very beautiful panoramic trail! It starts in Meierkappel (post bus, "Dorfplatz" stop). The hiking trail begins right there.

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May 30, 2025,🇨🇭 Alpenpanorama-Weg Etappe 11: Von Michaels Dorf nach Luzern

In this glorious weather, I decided to continue my hike from Michael's village.
I had the first few meters of elevation gain up to the Michaelskreuz (Michael's Cross). This beautiful spot with its chapel and huge, old linden tree is also considered a place of power. The Catholic Chapel of Michaelskreuz was gently renovated in 2007, and I think it …

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