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Albispass–Albishorn–Albispass

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 40 minutesLength: 8.80 km

Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - A scenic hike with distant views. In addition there are great views of the Sihlwald wilderness, the first nature discovery park of Switzerland.

Right at the start, you will encounter a short climb into the forest, past the first fire pit to the Hochwacht observation tower. The panoramic view is definitely worth the climb. Back on solid ground, you will descend via natural steps through the wild beauty of the Sihlwald forest. This is followed by the climb to Bürglenstutz, the highest point of the Albis chain, and on to the Albishorn restaurant. From there, a winding path leads down to the enchanted Albishorn Pond. At the next crossroads, take the short climb to Schnabellücke, from where you hike back along the ridge to the starting point at Albispasshöhe.

Route-information

Length
8.80 km
Altitude difference ascent
405 m
Altitude difference descent
405 m
Time required
2 hours 40 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

  • child-friendly

Arrival

Starting point
Albispasshöhe (Altitude: 790 m)
Arrival by public transport
Langnau a.A., Albispasshöhe Timetable SBB
Destination
Albispasshöhe (Altitude: 790 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Aussichtspunkt Albispass

Blick über Uetliberg, Zürich und Zürichsee.

Viewpoint
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Feuerstelle Albisboden

Die Feuerstelle Albisboden liegt auf dem Weg zum Hochwachtturm.

Fireplace
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albis observation tower

153 Steps up to an unlimited panorama over the whole wilderness park of Zurich and beyond: from the Black Forest to the Säntis, the Glarus Alps, Lake of Zug, Rigi, Pilatus, and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Viewpoint
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albishochwacht

Zwischen 1624 und 1798 war die Albishochwacht Teil des Zürcher Alarmsystems bestehend aus 23 Hochwachten. Im Jahre 1792 wurde von hier eines der ersten Alpenpanoramen gezeichnet.

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
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albishorn mountain restaurant

Mountain restaurant with a panorama

RestaurantCafé
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albishorn viewpoint

View from the Uetliberg over the Lake of Zurich as far as Säntis and from the Lake of Zug to the Rigi.

Viewpoint

Season

All season

Contact

Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
T +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

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