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From Trophy newcomer to altitude meter collector

01.06.2026 Paul von Holzen has been racing bikes for just under a year. His first major tour took him directly to the Stelvio Pass. Today he is in second place in the Zugerberg Finanz Trophy altitude challenge.

Village club on trophy trails

08.05.2026 The Niederwil village association is responsible for the new stage of the Zugerberg Finance Trophy - and now meets once a month for a get-together followed by an aperitif.

"Don't drink, don't smoke, and you’ll make it big!"

06.04.2026 Walter Eichelberger heard this sentence from his ninth-grade teacher. Because he wanted to achieve something, he took this advice to heart - and went far with it.

First Trophy kilometers in the legs

28.02.2026 Last week, over 120 men and women completed their first kilometers of the Zugerberg Finanz Trophy. A pleasing starting balance.

It all starts on Saturday!

19.02.26 On February 21, 2026, the 22nd edition of the Zugerberg Finanz Trophy will start with the "pre-start stage" with start and finish at the Herti athletics facility. This marks the start of the Zug…

Three times around Lake Aegeri for a good cause

02.11.2025 At the invitation of the Zug Trophy, Ruedi Frehner from Graubünden stopped off at Lake Aegeri with his fundraising project "Ruedi runs 30 marathons in 30 days". Around 20 runners accompanied him on…

A toast to great performances and the end of the season!

15.10.2025 Anyone who runs 300 km in the Zugerberg Finanz Trophy, collects 10,000 meters of altitude or completes all the mountain stages in one day by bike will be invited to the end-of-season aperitif by the…

The first Trophy round shortly before the end

01.10.25 The Zugerberg Finance Trophy 2025 ends the day after tomorrow, Friday, October 3, at 6 p.m. Shortly beforehand, Eila Bredehöft will run her first lap. The Managing Director of Zug Kultur is preparing…

Last Trophy days and a fundraising marathon

17.09.2025 With the stages in the Aegeri Valley, we are approaching the end of the season. There are just under two and a half weeks left to collect the last few kilometers. And on November 1, there will be a…

Inspired by the Trophy

03.09.2025 Zug city councillor Etienne Schumpf did not miss the opportunity to lace up his running shoes once again for his home stage. And it is unlikely to be the last time.