Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald
Aussichtspunkt Albispass
Blick über Uetliberg, Zürich und Zürichsee.
Viewpoint
Albispass–Hochwacht–Albispass
Hiking trail
Time required: 50 minutesLength: 3.10 km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - Short walk to the Hochwacht watch tower with incredible views over the whole Wildnispark Zurich.
From the Albis Pass, walk past the old fire station and follow the yellow hiking trail arrow towards the observation tower. Soon you will have a wonderful view over the whole of Lake Zurich. Now continue on to Wildnispark Zurich. You will soon reach the Albisbodenhütte and after a short time the observation tower will be in front of you. At the end of the 153 steps, a magnificent panoramic view awaits you. The Sihlwald forest lies between Zug and Sihlbrugg. You can see the Üetliberg, the city of Zurich, the lake and even the Glarus Alps. The mountain range seems endless: Säntis, Glärnisch, Fronalpstock, Rigi, Pilatus and on to Stanserhorn. After the descent, the barbecue area is ideal for lunch. The return journey follows the same route, with the incomparable images of this panoramic tour in your luggage.
Route-information
Route-information
- Length
- 3.10 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 100 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 100 m
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Height profile view map
Details
- child-friendly
Arrival
Arrival
- Starting point
- Albispasshöhe (Altitude: 790 m)
- Arrival by public transport
- Langnau a.A., Albispasshöhe Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Albispasshöhe (Altitude: 790 m)
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children < 6 years
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
To discover on the trail
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald
Albisboden fire pit
Le foyer d'Albisboden se trouve sur le chemin menant à la tour d'observation de Hochwacht
Fireplace
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald
Albis observation tower
153 Steps up to an unlimited panorama over the whole wilderness park of Zurich and beyond.
Viewpoint
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald
Albishochwacht
Between 1624 and 1798, the Albishochwacht formed part of Zurich’s alarm system, which comprised 23 watchtowers. In 1792, one of the first panoramic views of the Alps was drawn from this spot.
Historical place
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald
Hochwacht barbecue area
Directly next the the Hochwacht observation tower there are two barbecue areas with various seating facilities as well as a table and bench combination.
Fireplace
Season
All season
Contact
Stiftung Wildnispark ZürichAlte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
T +41 (0)44 722 55 22
www.wildnispark.ch