The Best Hiking Trails in Zürich (Switzerland)

Zürich - Loorenkopf - Zürich

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near Zürich (Kreis 7) / Hirslanden, Kanton Zürich (Swiss Confederation)

ibergera

Distance: 5.23mi
Elevation +: 679f
TrailRank: 57| 4.5

Nice circular walk in the forest of Adlisberg hills. The track departs from Klusplatz (District 7) and reaches the restaurant Wirtschaft Degenried. Then you can follow and choose among the multiple paths the reach the hi...

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Adliswil - Felsenegg - Uetliberg - Triemli

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near Adliswil / Adliswil (Stadtkern), Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

TrailPumpkin

Distance: 7.33mi
Elevation +: 2188f
TrailRank: 57

Photo ofAdliswil - Felsenegg - Uetliberg - Triemli

Partially shaded trail. Well marked. This hike could be shortened by taking the cable car between Adliswil and Felsenegg or the trail from Uetliberg to Triemli. Along the ridge is the Planetenweg (path of the planets) th...

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Planetenweg Trail Felseneggweg/ Uetliberg

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near Adliswil / Adliswil (Stadtkern), Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Juneyg

Distance: 10.12mi
Elevation +: 2339f
TrailRank: 49

Photo ofPlanetenweg Trail Felseneggweg/ Uetliberg

Planet trail above Zurich. We took the cable car up which was covered by our 72 hour Zurich travel card. Beautiful views over Zurich, the lake and over the over side.

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Hinwil-Bachtel-Hinwil

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near Hüssenbüel, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

willem.toet

Distance: 8.20mi
Elevation +: 1713f
TrailRank: 48

Countryside workout walk with lovely views

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camino2023-23 rüti - kloster fischingen

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near Oberhaltberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

caminka

Distance: 16.89mi
Elevation +: 3202f
TrailRank: 46

Photo ofcamino2023-23 rüti - kloster fischingen

this was surprisingly difficult day, more then half almost only up and then from Hörnli steep down. i was glad i could shorten it from Rüti which I passed on the way to Rapperswil previously.

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Switzerland: Forch - Burg Friedberg

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near Kaltenstein, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

AMS777

Distance: 11.63mi
Elevation +: 2123f
TrailRank: 44| 4.33

Photo ofSwitzerland: Forch - Burg Friedberg

DATA - Route: loop, counterclockwise - Terrain: Gravel path, trail, muddy trail to cross the last stream - Length: 5:30 hours moving time, 18.72 km - Technical difficulty: easy, moderate on the trail part to cross th...

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Switzerland: Triemli - Uetliberg - Hohenstein

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near Zürich (Kreis 3) / Friesenberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

AMS777

Distance: 5.36mi
Elevation +: 1686f
TrailRank: 44

Photo ofSwitzerland: Triemli - Uetliberg - Hohenstein

DATA - Route: loop, clockwise - Terrain: gravel path - Length: 2:30 hours moving time, 8.63 km - Technical difficulty: easy - Physical difficulty: easy, moderate in the steep uphill - Elevation gain: 514 m - Altit...

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Zurich -Uetliberg - Felsenegg

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near Station Uetliberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

muhammad mateen

Distance: 4.73mi
Elevation +: 528f
TrailRank: 43

Beautiful scenic hike from Uetliberg to Felsenegg You can buy one day pass for zone 110-150-151-154-155 in 17 franc It can be used to catch S10 train to Uetliberg .. walk 2 hours to Felsenegg .. take cable car to Adlisw...

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Zurich Rundweg: Adliswil - Horgen

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near Adliswil / Adliswil (Stadtkern), Kanton Zürich (Swiss Confederation)

gulyasal

Distance: 8.35mi
Elevation +: 610f
TrailRank: 38

Photo ofZurich Rundweg: Adliswil - Horgen

This is Route 84 which circles the whole of the Lake Zurich. This portion starts at Adliswil (next to the train station), and continues along the Sihl river and over the hill to Oberrieden and Horgen. Fantastic views!

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Wadenswil Rundweg

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near Au / Hinter-Rüti, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

gulyasal

Distance: 5.89mi
Elevation +: 771f
TrailRank: 37| 5.0

A lovely three hour walk beginning from the upper part of Wadenswil, heading to Hirzel and back down again.

Beatifuly landscapes - truely worth it

Marc Näf-Lendvai

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Uetliberg Viewing Platform to Albisgütli Tram 13 Stop

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near Uetliberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Balchin

Distance: 2.02mi
Elevation +: 0f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofUetliberg Viewing Platform to Albisgütli Tram 13 Stop

30min walk (45min with photo stops) An easy walk down from the Uetliberg viewing platform to the 13 Tram Stop / Car Park at the bottom (1/2 the price of a train ticket to Zurich too)

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Pfaffikersee Rundweg

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near Pfäffikon / Irgenhausen, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

gulyasal

Distance: 5.93mi
Elevation +: 36f
TrailRank: 34| 5.0

A lovely 2 hour walk around Lake Pfaffikon, beginning from Pfaffikon ZH. No altitude change and family (and stroller) friendly walk.

Beautiful view

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Turbenthal - Schauenberg

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near Turbenthal, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Oz Arvo

Distance: 6.66mi
Elevation +: 1398f
TrailRank: 34

Nice circular hike using mainly shaded paths plus some tracks and minor roads from Turbenthal station to viewpoint on Schauenberg hill and ruined castle (destroyed in 1344). When first turning right (NE) onto the path...

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Männedorf - Lützelsee

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near Männedorf / Allenberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Fatima M.

Distance: 10.45mi
Elevation +: 1017f
TrailRank: 32

Beautiful hike starting and finishing in Männedorf and going between the woods in Stäfa towards Lützelsee, and returning through the hills and vineyards.

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Uetliberg

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near Zürich (Kreis 3) / Friesenberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Alehud

Distance: 6.84mi
Elevation +: 1427f
TrailRank: 32

Very easy hike. The mountain is basically a city park. You can also take a train to the top. On the top one can go on the sightseeing tower (for a couple of franks). There is a very beautiful view of Zurich, Zurichsee an...

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Forch - Meilen

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near Forch (südl. Teil), Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Oz Arvo

Distance: 6.58mi
Elevation +: 663f
TrailRank: 31

Walk from Forch tram station to Meilen station on paths, tracks and minor roads. A lot of the walk is through shady forest, with the last part next to the Meilener Dorfbach stream.

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2023 Sihlwald

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near Sihlwald, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Oz Arvo

Distance: 9.73mi
Elevation +: 1880f
TrailRank: 30

Circular trail from Sihlwald railway station through the woods either side of the Sihl river. It follows paths, tracks and minor roads. To avoid too much walking on the road on the east side of the river, a path is taken...

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Uetliberg (Zurich) to Albis Pass

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near Station Uetliberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

GabrielleMerk

Distance: 6.65mi
Elevation +: 1512f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofUetliberg (Zurich) to Albis Pass

Ca. three hours from Uetliberg Restaurant and Viewing Platform (costs 2 Fr. to go all the way up, you pay at a machine a couple of levels up) and mostly on a paved road. There are several restaurants along the way. On a ...

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Regensberg - Baden

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near Regensberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Oz Arvo

Distance: 7.53mi
Elevation +: 1319f
TrailRank: 30

Hike starting at Regensberg, Dorf bus stop via trails, tracks and minot roads to Baden station. Regensberg is a well-preserved picturesque village, after which there is an ascent up to a track along the ridge to Baden...

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Jura 1: Dielsdorf - Baden

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near Dielsdorf, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Gizi

Distance: 8.74mi
Elevation +: 2441f
TrailRank: 30

Easy, though a bit steep, to Hochwacht, challenging and tiring from there to Baden, often balancing on shale rock. Total walking time about 6 hours. Not recommended for small children and people who are not sure-footed....

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Schwamendingen to Nänikon-Greifensee

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near Zürich (Kreis 12), Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

AdrienBe

Distance: 8.62mi
Elevation +: 207f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofSchwamendingen to Nänikon-Greifensee

This walk is nice & easy. Very flat walk, ending by the Greifensee (lake). Note: we had to give 3 tries to be able to go on the north side of the lake as the paths closest to the lake were flooded. You can notice this...

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Uetliberg - Annaburg - Felsenegg - Buchenegg - Albispass

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near Station Uetliberg, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Oz Arvo

Distance: 6.65mi
Elevation +: 1585f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofUetliberg - Annaburg - Felsenegg - Buchenegg - Albispass

Easy walk from Uetliberg station along ridge to Langnau a. A. Albispass Hohe bus stop. Shady paths through the forest are taken where possible, but there is quite a bit of the walk that is on tracks and minor roads. G...

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Forch - Zurich Hoschgasse

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near Forch (südl. Teil), Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Oz Arvo

Distance: 7.67mi
Elevation +: 220f
TrailRank: 29

Walk from Forch tram station to Hoschgasse tram station on paths, tracks and minor roads. The start goes through open fields and some forests, then after skirting a golf course it follows shady paths near the Wehrenbach...

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Forsthaus Sihlwald - Türlen

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near Forsthaus Sihlwald, Kanton Zürich (Switzerland)

Helena Solsona

Distance: 4.25mi
Elevation +: 1355f
TrailRank: 29

Forsthaus Sihlwald - Türlen. Starting from the bus/train station, up to the ruins of Schnabelburg (you can skip them if you don’t want to climb up that part), and down through the fields to finish by the Türlersee bathin...

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