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Sihlwald–Langenberg, Riverside Path

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 45 minutesLength: 6.90 km

Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - On the Sihl riverside path from the visitor centre to Langenberg Wildlife Park.

From the visitor centre in Sihlwald, walk past the railway station and over a bridge to the other side of the Sihl, then turn left towards Langnau am Albis. A natural path leads along the river. There are small structures such as damp areas and nutrient-poor meadows to discover, which provide a valuable habitat for many animal and plant species. Cross the Sihl on the footpath along the railway bridge in Gattikon. From the footbridge along the spinning mill site, you can often see dippers and occasionally kingfishers. The path continues on the left side of the Sihl to the Wildpark-Höfli station and from here, follow the hiking trail signs towards Langenberg. On the way, an amphibian pond invites you to take a break and observe the wildlife. From there, a final steep section of the trail leads past wolves and wildcats to the cosy terrace of the Langenberg restaurant. Alternative: From Langnau-Gattikon station, take the hiking trail through the village to the main entrance of the animal park in 40 minutes.

Route-information

Length
6.90 km
Altitude difference ascent
150 m
Altitude difference descent
70 m
Time required
1 hour 45 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

  • child-friendly

Arrival

Starting point
Besucherzentrum in Sihlwald (Altitude: 481 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Langenberg Zentrum (Altitude: 557 m)

The offer is suitable for

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

Tieranlage Wildkatze

Die Tiere werden mittels einer automatisch gesteuerten Anlage gefüttert, die ihnen zu unterschiedlichen Zeiten und an verschiedenen Orten ihre "Beute" frei gibt. Dies soll die Tiere aktivieren und lässt sie ihre potentielle Beute belauern.

Fauna
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Learning Trail: Small Animal Commune

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.

FaunaFloraMuseum / Exhibition
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Kleinkindspielplatz Langenberg

In unmittelbarer Nähe zur Sonnenterasse des Restaurants Langenberg befindet sich ein Kleinkinderspieplatz mit Rutsche, Kletterhäuschen und Spielkran.

Playground
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Sihlwald wilderness playground

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.

Playground
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Spielplatz Langenberg

Diverse Schaukeln und ein Hängekarussell laden die kleinen Gäste dazu ein, sich auf dem Spielplatz direkt beim Restaurant etwas auszutoben.

Playground
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Visitor centre in Sihlwald

Visitor centre of the Wildnispark Zürich in Sihlwald with information, a souvenir and book shop as well as an exhibition on the Sihlwald forest.

Visitor center
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Visitor centre barbecue area

There are three barbecue area with several benches in front of the Visitor centre in Sihlwald. Firewood is available in wooden crates.

Fireplace
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Langenberg restaurant

Here you can eat a wide range of products with natural animal entertainment directly in front of the brown bear. There is a serve-service restaurant with a large gravel terrace, an amusing children's corner and also six cosy guest rooms.

RestaurantGuest houseCafé

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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