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Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - The first part of this hike offers sweeping views and fantastic vistas over the Sihlwald forest. In the second part, you will dive straight into the wilderness of Switzerland's first Nature Discovery Park.
The path climbs gently uphill, offering views of Lake Zurich and the city of Zurich. After a short while, you will reach the forest. On the right-hand side is the Albisboden hut with a fire pit. The path continues deeper into the forest. A little later, you will reach the Albis-Hochwacht observation tower. Those with no fear of heights will be rewarded for their climb with an extra-special panoramic view. Continuing down the ridge, you will reach the Schnabellücke. After a short while, the path leads steeply uphill to Bürglenstutz, the highest point on the Albis chain (915 metres above sea level). Then continue along the Albisgratweg to Albishorn. Here begins the descent through the forest and the core zone, past the Albishorn pond, down to Sihlwald station and the Wildnispark Zurich visitor centre there.
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.
The Rooseveltplatz is named after Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who in 1948 admired the mighty 200 year-old trees on this location during a visit to Sihlwald.
Schnabelburg was given to the town of Zurich by the Hapsburgs, who had remained neutral during a hostile retaliation campaign. Today only the foundation walls are visible.
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.
A pile of branches here, a few piled stones there and an insect hotel on the wall – all places where lizards, hedgehogs, bees, and other small animals find a home.
View from the Uetliberg over the Lake of Zurich as far as Säntis and from the Lake of Zug to the Rigi.
Blick über Uetliberg, Zürich und Zürichsee.
Die Feuerstelle Albisboden liegt auf dem Weg zum Hochwachtturm.
Branch nests, suspension bridges, a hollow silver fir trunk, a snake made of wood - these are the centrepieces of the wilderness playground at the visitor centre in Sihlwald. The exciting play wilderness offers challenges for young and old.
Visitor centre of the Wildnispark Zürich in Sihlwald with information, a souvenir and book shop as well as an exhibition on the Sihlwald forest.
There are three barbecue area with several benches in front of the Visitor centre in Sihlwald. Firewood is available in wooden crates.
There is a barbecue area with four benches at Tannboden.
Directly next the the Hochwacht observation tower there are two barbecue areas with various seating facilities as well as a table and bench combination.
Mountain restaurant with a panorama
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