Hiking
Zugersee-Uferweg
Zug–Cham
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Zugersee-Uferweg
Zug–Cham
The route from Zug to Cham leads along the shores of the Zugersee lake. A route marked by variety with it's urbane promenades, tranquil woodland and meadow sections and idyllic views of the lake.
The start is at Zug railway station, from where the Zugerquai can be reached., which is exceptionally well kept. You move along the wide, well-visited promenade, passing painstakingly arranged flower beds, various small restaurants and attractive stands. An untouched section of the shore soon takes over from the urban ambiance. Here you discover wild grasslands with occasional gnarled trees as well as rest spots at the water's edge.
The view of the Zugersee lake is enchanting. The glistening water is framed by the picturesque, curved shore landscape. Here and there, small jetties and wooden bridges jut out of the water and the extensive reed beds offer shelter for many birds. In places you pass forested areas.
In Cham the scene changes back to a beautifully arranged promenade. A detour to the generously proportioned, wide boat jetty and the peaceful lakeside park are well worthwhile. Finally a stop at the charming Chamer Villette-Park, is recommended where, if you please, you can end your excursion with some refreshments.
The view of the Zugersee lake is enchanting. The glistening water is framed by the picturesque, curved shore landscape. Here and there, small jetties and wooden bridges jut out of the water and the extensive reed beds offer shelter for many birds. In places you pass forested areas.
In Cham the scene changes back to a beautifully arranged promenade. A detour to the generously proportioned, wide boat jetty and the peaceful lakeside park are well worthwhile. Finally a stop at the charming Chamer Villette-Park, is recommended where, if you please, you can end your excursion with some refreshments.
The route from Zug to Cham leads along the shores of the Zugersee lake. A route marked by variety with it's urbane promenades, tranquil woodland and meadow sections and idyllic views of the lake.
The start is at Zug railway station, from where the Zugerquai can be reached., which is exceptionally well kept. You move along the wide, well-visited promenade, passing painstakingly arranged flower beds, various small restaurants and attractive stands. An untouched section of the shore soon takes over from the urban ambiance. Here you discover wild grasslands with occasional gnarled trees as well as rest spots at the water's edge.
The view of the Zugersee lake is enchanting. The glistening water is framed by the picturesque, curved shore landscape. Here and there, small jetties and wooden bridges jut out of the water and the extensive reed beds offer shelter for many birds. In places you pass forested areas.
In Cham the scene changes back to a beautifully arranged promenade. A detour to the generously proportioned, wide boat jetty and the peaceful lakeside park are well worthwhile. Finally a stop at the charming Chamer Villette-Park, is recommended where, if you please, you can end your excursion with some refreshments.
The view of the Zugersee lake is enchanting. The glistening water is framed by the picturesque, curved shore landscape. Here and there, small jetties and wooden bridges jut out of the water and the extensive reed beds offer shelter for many birds. In places you pass forested areas.
In Cham the scene changes back to a beautifully arranged promenade. A detour to the generously proportioned, wide boat jetty and the peaceful lakeside park are well worthwhile. Finally a stop at the charming Chamer Villette-Park, is recommended where, if you please, you can end your excursion with some refreshments.
Length | Number of stages
6 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
40 m | 40 m
Hiking time
1 h 25 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(for wheelchair users)
|
medium
(for wheelchair users)
Hints
Information for blind and visually impaired people
Blind and visually impaired people can walk the obstacle-free routes thanks to voice guidance. Voice guidance is integrated in the MyWay Pro app. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, the Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and SwitzerlandMobility. Voice guidance is offered only in the MyWay Pro app for iOS.
Information for wheelchair users
The obstacle-free routes enable us to offer a leisure activity to people who depend on paths without substantial natural or physical obstacles. This offer is supported by Procap Switzerland, SwitzerlandMobility, the Swiss Hiking Federation, and the Swiss Cantons.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap-reisen.ch or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Details
PDFArrival | return travel
Barrier-free travel / public transport
Zug railway station is a support station.
Wheelchair-suitable parking spaces
Two wheelchair-suitable parking spaces are found on the west side of Zug railway station.
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WC Zug railway station
A Eurokey WC is located on the platform to track 3. This is reached by lift from the subway. WC info: door width 80cm; movement area (DxB) 120x220cm; seat height 51cm; hand grips, right moveable, left fixed; access right; washbasin underside clearance 85cm.
km0 - km2.3
The route begins on the Bahnhofplatz.This section is mostly surfaced.
Possibility to start or leave route
The Zug Bahnhofsteg boat station is located at km0.4. Boats also sail from here to the Cham Station.
www.zugersee-schifffahrt.ch
WC Alpenquai
A Eurokey toilet is located at the Alpenquai directly at the lakeside. WC info: door width 78cm; movement area (DxB) 160x220cm; seat height 48cm; hand grips, right fixed, left moveable; mirror height 110cm; washbasin underside clearance 65cm.
Harbour restaurant
The entrance to a wheelchair-accessible toilet is found behind the Hafenrestaurant. A step of approx. 7cm must be overcome. WC info: door width 70cm; movement area (DxB) 80x190cm; seat height 44cm; hand grips, right moveable, left fixed; mirror height 84cm; washbasin underside clearance 70cm / open Mon - Sun: 8:00 - 24:00.
Hafenplatz 2
6300 Zug
Tel. +41 (0)41 711 90 70
www.hafenrestaurant.ch/
km2.3 - km4.0
An easily negotiable unsurfaced path through a nature reserve begins at km2.3. This section has several barbecue areas right by the lake.
WC Chollermüli
A wheelchair-accessible public toilet is located at the «Chollermüli» areal. WC info: door width 80cm; movement area (DxB) 170x110cm; seat height 45cm; hand grips, right moveable, left fixed; access right; mirror height 105cm; washbasin underside clearance 45cm.
km4.0 - km4.9
On this section you travel on an easily-negotiable gravel path.
km4.9 - km6.3
This section is surfaced, except for 300m of gravel. At the beginning there is a 50m-long ascent of 17% followed by a descent of 10% for about 100m. Then you meet a small arched bridge (15m long). On the steepest part this has a gradient of about 16% over a very short distance. A drainage channel at the same place makes the crossing a bit tricky.
Possibility to start or leave route
At km5.3 is the Cham boat station. Boats sail from here to the station at Zug Bahnhofsteg.
www.zugersee-schifffahrt.ch
Minigolf course Cham Villette
The Villette-Park has a wheelchair-accessible minigolf course (narrowest point 80cm). It also has a small restaurant and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. The key must be requested at the cash desk. WC info: door width 87cm; movement area (DxB) 120x110cm; seat height 46cm; hand grips, right moveable, left none; access left, mirror height 120cm (folding mirror); washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
www.minigolf-cham.ch
WC Cham railway station
In the Cham railway station building, next to the wheelchair-suitable parking spaces, you'll find a wheelchair-accessible ladies and gents toilets. The measurements are the same in both, but mirror inverted. WC info gents: door width 85cm; movement area (DxB) 180x100cm; seat height 46cm; hand grips, right fixed, left moveable; access left; mirror height 110cm; washbasin underside clearance 70cm / open Mon - Sun: 5:30 - 20:00.
Arrival | return travel
Barrier-free return journey / public transport
The Zug support station is easy to reach with low-floor S1 trains.
Contact
Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
