Forest loop from the chapel of St. Georg in Arth
4.4 kilometres with 203 metres of ascent: this short loop starts at the chapel of St. Georg in Arth at 421 metres and climbs to 620 metres. An hour and a half with an elevation range of 199 metres.
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Route description
The starting point is the chapel of St. Georg in Arth on Lake Zug. The path crosses the Trehbach at kilometre 0.5 and gains 84 metres over the first kilometre.
From kilometre 1.2 a second climb of 115 metres follows; the steepest section is 19 per cent. At kilometre 1.8 the highest point of the loop is reached at 620 metres.
The path then descends through the forest above Arth back to the starting point. The lowest point lies at the start and finish at 421 metres.
Some sections require a sure step and sturdy footwear. No refreshment stop is recorded along the route, but food and drink are available in Arth. The loop can be walked from May to November.
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Getting there / public transport
By public transport to Arth; the loop starts at the chapel of St. Georg. Current timetable at sbb.ch.
Food and drink
No refreshment stop is recorded along the loop. Food and drink are available in Arth at the start and finish.
Best time of year
Recommended: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov