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Merenschwand

Merenschwand is a town in Zug district, Zug, Switzerland of about 2,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 churches. The must-see places are Muri Abbey, Johanneskirche Arni and Benediktinerinnenkloster Heiligkreuz.

47.2594° N, 8.3763° EPop. 2,479

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Merenschwand

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:02 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Merenschwand
  2. Benediktinerinnenkloster Heiligkreuzchurch · 30 min
  3. Albis Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Sri Sivasubramaniar Templetemple · 45 min
  5. Johanneskirche Arnichurch · 30 min
  6. Schloss Hilfikonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Merenschwand
Today’s loopMerenschwandStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Merenschwand?

Muri Abbey (attraction, about 4 km), Johanneskirche Arni (church, about 9 km), Benediktinerinnenkloster Heiligkreuz (church, about 11 km), Burg Hünenberg (heritage site, about 13 km), Villette Park (park, about 14 km), Albis Pass (viewpoint, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Merenschwand?

127 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 20 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Merenschwand?

Burg Hünenberg, about 13 km by road; Schloss Sankt Andreas (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Merenschwand?

Albis Pass, about 14 km by road; Rigi (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Merenschwand?

Start in Merenschwand, visit Benediktinerinnenkloster Heiligkreuz, then Albis Pass, then Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple, then Johanneskirche Arni, then Schloss Hilfikon, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.