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Werd Island
A classic walk that everyone in Zurich knows is the idyllic riverside path from the main station to Werd Island.
Leisurely walk
Along the banks of the Limmat
Restaurants along the way
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Hops Beer Trail
Enjoy discovering the Swiss “hop mountains”.
Beer trail with 5 stations
Taste 5 hoppy beers
Enjoy a 3-course menu
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Vantage Points
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Orelliweg
If you follow this path between the top station of the Rigiblick funicular and Zurich Zoo, you will always have a great view over the city.
View over Lake Zurich
Leisurely path with benches
Links up with Zurich Zoo
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Meilen Adventure Trail
With the siblings, Winnie and Tack, adventurers both big and small embark on a puzzle-solving journey.
Adventure trail with audio story (in Swiss-German)
Puzzles to solve along the way
Free app
Family hike
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Obersee Adventure Trail
Around the Obersee lake, treasure hunters of all ages can solve puzzles, search, and discover.
Adventure trail around the Obersee
6 hiking stages
3 bicycle routes
Treasure hunt with an explorer backpack
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Swimming
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Türlersee Lake
Small but great - at the Türlersee lake, a day trip feels like a vacation.
Campsite with restaurant
Bathing facility with grassy area and playground
Fishing and boat hire
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Ägeri Valley Panorama Trail
This panorama path covers a distance of almost 18 kilometers (11 miles) and leads from Unterägeri via a hilly stretch to the village of Morgarten.
Travel time from Zurich Main Station: 54 min.
Start: Unterägeri, center
Finish: Morgarten Memorial (by the lake)
Length: 18 km (11 miles)
Duration: 5.5 hours
Difference in elevation: 706 m (2,316 ft)
Level of difficulty: easy
Physical fitness: medium
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Rigi Panoramic Trail
This popular panorama path is simply stunning, affording magnificent views of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug, as well as of the imposing Alps in the distance.
Travel time from Zurich Main Station: 107 min.
Start: Rigi-First
Finish: Rigi, Scheidegg
Length: 7km (4½ miles)
Duration: 2 hours
Difference in elevation: 240m (790ft)
Level of difficulty: easy
Physical fitness: easy
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Hüttchopf
The Hüttchopf offers the best views of the Töss region and the Alpine world of the Zurich Oberland.
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Industrial Trail
The Industrial Trail in the Zurich Oberland explores the history of industrialization in the region.
Total length: 29.4 km (18.3 miles)
Level of difficulty: easy
Physical fitness: difficult
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Wildnisweg Sihlwald
This hike leads through a large, primeval mixed beech forest.
Total length: 6.2 km (3.9 miles)
Level of difficulty: easy
Level of fitness: medium
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Trail Loorenkopf
This trail leads through a ravine with huge boulders up to the Adlisberg, and from there to the residential areas with the most beautiful views in all of Zurich.
Travel time from Zurich Main Station: 25 min.
Start: Zurich, Fällanden
Finish: Zurich, Rigiblick
Length: 9km (5½ miles)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difference in elevation: 250m (820ft)
Level of difficulty: easy
Physical fitness: easy
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Sattel-Hochstuckli in Summer
Just a short drive from Zurich, the pre-Alpine region of Sattel-Hochstuckli offers plenty of variety for nature lovers.
Mountain region near Zurich
Highlight: Skywalk suspension bridge
Summer toboggan run and hiking trails
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Chäserrugg in Summer
On the Chäserrugg, walkers, hikers and anyone seeking peace and quiet can enjoy an unspoilt Alpine world – complete with breathtaking views.
Popular excursion destination near Zurich
Spectacular views
Architecture of the mountain restaurant by Herzog & de Meuron
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Inline Skating
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Ice Skating
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Pfäffikersee Lake
Traces of the Romans, an adventure farm, and three lidos – there is something for everyone around the Pfäffikersee.
Roman fort at Irgenhausen
Juckerhof adventure farm
Lidos in Auslikon, Pfäffikon, and Seegräben
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Wägitalersee Lake
The reservoir in the Wägital valley particularly attracts rock climbers, amateur anglers, and jogging enthusiasts.
Rock climbing on the Bockmattli mountain
Fishing and boat hire
Asphalted circular path
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Sihlsee Lake
Adventure awaits the youngest visitors at the largest reservoir in Switzerland. Meanwhile, the grown-ups can relax on the lakeshore or enjoy a cruise on the lake.
Adventure Days for children
Theme cruises on board a motor vessel
Relaxation and leisure pursuits on the lakeshore
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Inline Skating
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Greifensee Lake
A wonderful nature experience for hikers, cyclists, and families who like to be active.
Lakeshore with cycle paths and hiking trails
Picnic sites and bathing areas
Culinary and nostalgic cruises
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Lützelsee Lake
Lake Lützel is located at the transition from Lake Zurich to the Zurich Oberland and, with its moors and small lakes, is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region.
Leisurely circular path from Hombrechtikon
Lido with a diving raft and playground
Snacks and drinks at the Hasel garden restaurant
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Skiing/Snowboarding
Tobogganing
Cross-Country Skiing
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Experience the Zugerberg in Winter
Under an hour away from Zurich, anyone seeking relaxation can enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, tobogganing and winter hiking on the Zugerberg.
Close to Zurich
Cross-country skiing and tobogganing
Nearby recreation area
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Walensee Lake
The spectacular, contrasting nature makes an excursion to the Walensee lake particularly memorable.
Mediterranean climate on the southern shore
Water sports in the clear water
Numerous hiking paths
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Cassiopeia Boardwalk
The Cassiopeia boardwalk enables pedestrians and joggers to follow a route all the way along the left bank of Lake Zurich without interruption.
Boardwalk over the water
Directly between the Rote Fabrik and the Wollishofen lido
Relaxation by Lake Zurich
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Mt. Titlis – a Hiking Paradise in Summer
The 3,020m (9,908 ft) high Mt. Titlis is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Central Switzerland.
Hiking paradise above Engelberg
Titlis Rotair 360° revolving cable car
Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge
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Sailing
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Einsiedeln in Summer
The Einsiedeln region in Canton Schwyz offers enormous variation – with sports, nature, culture and religious places of interest.
Sports and nature experiences
Countless activity options around Lake Sihl
Wonderful views
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Stoos-Fronalpstock in Summer
This region offers numerous possibilities for hikers of all ages. But those who do not feel like spending the day walking are also well catered for.
Steepest funicular in the world
Excursion region near Zurich
Magnificent panoramic views
Various hiking trails
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Mythen in Summer
In the Mythen region, virtually no wish is left unfulfilled.
Impressive mountain panorama
Hiking area near Zurich
Various sports possible
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Amden Marmot Trail – Family Fun on Mattstock
On the marmot trail above Amden, families can discover nature’s secrets with the help of Amdo the marmot.
Educational trail for families
12 activity stations
Circular route
Start/finish at the top station of Mattstock chairlift
Child-friendly
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WWF Beaver Trail
On the Beaver Trail along the Rhine, young explorers can find out all about these industrious animals.
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Museums
Cultural History
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Hegi Castle
Visitors to Hegi Castle can enjoy vegetable varieties from bygone days, which are also grown here.
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Lama Trekking
Lama trekking in Zurich’s wine-growing region is a memorable experience for people of all ages.
Take llamas for a walk
Fun for young and old
Out-of-the-ordinary experience
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Planet Trail – Hike from Uetliberg to Felsenegg
This easy 2-hour hike on an elevated trail is suitable for the whole family.
Travel time from Zurich Main Station: 31 min.
Start: Zurich, Uetliberg
Finish: Zurich, Felsenegg
Length: 7.17km (4.46 miles)
Duration: 2 hours
Difference in elevation: 220m (720ft)
Level of difficulty: easy
Physical fitness: easy
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Morgarten Trail
Along this fun-packed trail, young knights can follow the trail of the legendary Battle of Morgarten.
Theme trail on Swiss history
7 animated information stations
Approximately two-hour hike
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Motor Boat Hire
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Water
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Thurauen Nature Center
From the canalized and diverted river to its diverse floodplain, the revitalized Thurauen offers a rich habitat for protected species and relaxation for nature-lovers.
Signposted hiking trails
Boat trips possible
Exhibition on the nature region
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Erlenbacher Tobel-Weg
The Erlenbach and Küsnacht Gorge area boasts much natural beauty. Highlights include the waterfall and a huge erratic boulder, a large sandstone rock left over from the Ice Age.
Length: 10.9 km (6.7 miles)
Hiking time: 3 h
Conditions: easy (hiking trail)
Physical requirements: medium
Height difference: 400 m (1,300 ft)
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Mülitobel-Sihl-Weg
This hike could easily be called the «Water walk». It starts at Lake Zürich, passes through two of the year round water-bearing gorges and takes hikers past three ponds and a bathing lake.
Length: 14 km (8.5 miles)
Conditions: easy
Physical requirements: medium
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Hiking from Forch to Meilen – Trail Pfannenstiel
The fantastic hike across the Pfannenstiel ridge offers the best views of Lake Zurich.
Travel time from Zurich Main Station: 24 min.
Start: Zurich, Forch
Finish: Zurich, Meilen
Length: 10.6km (6.6 miles)
Duration: 3 hours
Difference in elevation: 150m (500ft)
Level of difficulty: easy
Physical fitness: easy
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Hiking from Winterthur to Rapperswil – Züri Oberland-Höhenweg
The trail leads from Winterthur through a beautiful pre-Alpine hiking area with rugged valleys, lakes and ridges with wonderful views.
Stages: 4
Total length: 76 km (47 miles)
Conditions: easy
Physical requirements: medium
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Summer Tobogganing
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The Goldinger Valley
The leisure paradise of the Goldinger valley is just an hour’s journey from Zurich, and offers a host of experiences for sport enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Nearby recreation area
Hiking and biking
Close to Zurich and Lake Zurich
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Climbing
Tobogganing
Snowshoe Trekking
Cross-Country Skiing
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Zugerberg
The Zugerberg mountain is an ideal excursion destination for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts all year round.
Excursion destination near Zurich
Wonderful panoramic views
Hiking, mountain biking, and more
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"Chänzeli" Tour
The historically based "Chänzeli" Tour is a 6-mile long panoromic city hike around Baden.
Panoramic hike
Around the town of Baden
Beautiful vantage points
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Skywalk Sattel-Hochstuckli
At 409 yards, the Skywalk is one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in Europe.
Open all year round
Spectacular views in all directions
Also accessible by wheelchairs and children’s strollers
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Aabachtal Nature Experience – Hiking by the Roaring River Aabach
The Aabachtal valley is a nature paradise close to Lake Zurich and offers plenty of recreation opportunities for city residents.
Nature paradise close to Lake Zurich
Diverse natural and cultural landscape
Well-signposted footpaths
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Mountain Biking
Climbing
Summer Tobogganing
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Flumserberg in Summer – a Hiking Paradise on the Walensee
Flumserberg can be reached from Zurich within just 40 minutes. This popular mountain holds countless experiences and magnificent views in store for visitors.
150 km (93 miles) of hiking paths
"FLOOMZER" summer toboggan run
"CLiiMBER" climbing tower
13 km (8 miles) of bike trails
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Summer Tobogganing
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Atzmännig Family Paradise – Rope Park, Toboggan Run, Leisure Park and Hiking
The Atzmännig is a leisure paradise and popular excursion for families with children.
Popular excursion destination near Zurich
Rope park
Toboggan run
Hiking trails
Catering facilities
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Mountain Biking
Climbing
Skiing/Snowboarding
Tobogganing
Snowshoe Trekking
Cross-Country Skiing
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Zoos & Animals
Braunwald in Glarnerland – a Hiking Area and Family Paradise
Braunwald is located at 4,120ft (1,256m) altitude and is the ideal starting point for exploring the mountain world.
Excursion destination in the mountains
Various hiking trails
Wonderful views
Walks
Wellness
Nature
Parks & Gardens
Park “Bäckeranlage”
The “Bäckeranlage” park is one of the most beautiful green areas in the city of Zurich. Situated in the middle of the 4th district, it is a recreational paradise.
Green oasis near to Langstrasse
Venue for diverse concerts and events
With bistro und restrooms
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Schanzengraben
In the heart of the city yet far away from the hustle and bustle, the idyllic promenade connects the Main Station with Lake Zurich.
Insider tip for anyone seeking peace and quiet
The “Venice of Zurich”
Path along the canal
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Architecture
Monuments
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Rapperswil-Hurden Wooden Bridge – a Walkway Across Lake Zurich
On the bridge between Rapperswil and Hurden you find yourself walking in the footsteps of pilgrims.
Picturesque wooden bridge across Lake Zurich
Connects Rapperswil and Hurden
Part of the Way of St. James
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Schipfe – Zurich’s Oldest District
Boats docked at "Schipfe" in the Middle Ages, which delivered silk, gold and food to Zurich. Today, the district is an idyllic place to linger.
Important part of the Zurich’s Old Town
Particularly picturesque alleys
Boutiques with Swiss craftsmanship
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Limmatquai – Where Zurich’s History Meets Fashion and Culinary Delights
Limmatquai leads through the middle of Zurich's old town and past many interesting sights and trendy shops
Promenade along the River Limmat
Leads through the Old Town
Many places of interest along the way
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Lake Promenade – The Popular Walking Path at Lake Zurich
The lakeside park area encloses the lower basin of Lake Zurich with a splendid promenade. Many people gather here to create a colorful scene in summer.
Promenade along the lakeshore
Various lidos around the lake basin in summer
Meeting place for locals and international visitors alike
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Waid Vantage Point
The view from Waid is simply breathtaking. The best times to take the most beautiful souvenir photos are at sunrise and sunset.
Spectacular view over the city and lake
Can also be reached by bus
Restaurant on location
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Uetliberg – Zurich’s Very Own Mountain
The Uetliberg is Zurich’s very own "mountain". From the top, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the city and lake – and perhaps even a glimpse of the Alps.
Zurich’s home mountain
Excursion destination for young and old
Superb views over Zurich
Walking and biking trails
Toboggan run in winter
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Felsenegg – Time Out at 2,624-feet Altitude
Breathtaking views, countless footpaths and an excursion restaurant attract people to the Felsenegg.
Wonderful view of Lake Zurich
Can be reached from Adliswil by cable car
On foot from Uetliberg (approx. 2 hours’ walk)