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10th National Swiss Parks Market, 21 May 2026

On 21 May 2026, the Bundesplatz will transform into a festival of culinary delights. Taste the finest regional specialities from the Swiss parks and meet passionate producers! The programme includes tastings, games and activities for young and old, music – everything you need to enjoy for a great time. Save the date!

9th national Swiss parks market, 15th May 2025

Am Donnerstag, 15. Mai 2025, ist der Pärke-Markt zurück auf dem Bundesplatz in Bern. Auf dem Programm stehen Spezialitäten, Degustationen, Spiele und Mitmach-Aktivitäten an den Ständen, Musik und alles, was es braucht für eine gute Zeit. Reservieren Sie sich das Datum schon jetzt!
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Albis observation tower

Viewpoint
Season: All season

Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - 153 Steps up to an unlimited panorama over the whole wilderness park of Zurich and beyond.

The observation tower is situated between the Albis Pass and the Schnabellücke at an altitude of around 880 metres above sea level. The tower is over 33 metres high and towers 4 to 6 metres above the tallest trees. This offers an endless panoramic view over the Zurich Wilderness Park, Lake Zurich, the Black Forest, the Säntis, the Glarus Alps, Lake Zug, the Rigi, Pilatus, the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, all the way to the Jura.

Openinghours

Open 24/7

Arrival by public transport

Langnau a.A., Albispasshöhe Timetable SBB

Infrastructure

  • Picnicplace
  • Fireplace

The offer is suitable for

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

Albispass-Albishorn-Tüfenbach

The walk leads from the Albis pass to the Hochwacht observation tower and then further through the wetlands of Waldmatt. Afterwards the ascent follows Albishorn and on to Bürglen - the highest point of the walk - before it then descends to Tüfenbach.

Winter hiking path
Time required: 3 hours 20 minutesLength: 7.30km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albispass–Hochwacht–Albispass

Short walk to the Hochwacht watch tower with incredible views over the whole Wildnispark Zurich.

Hiking trail
Time required: 50 minutesLength: 3.10km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albispass–Albishorn–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.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutesLength: 8.10km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Sihlwald–Hochwacht–Sihlwald

This leisurely hike with a few climbs leads right through the core zone of the Sihlwald forest.

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hours 15 minutesLength: 11.00km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albispass–Albishorn–Albispass

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

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 40 minutesLength: 8.80km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Langenberg–Türlen

Easy hike up to the Albis Ridge and then down to the Türler Lake

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 15 minutesLength: 7.30km
Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

Albispasshöhe – Sihlbrugg

Diese Gratwanderung führt auf dem Albisgrat mit Blick über den gesamten Naturerlebnispark Sihlwald auf der einen Seite und toller Fernsicht ins Knonaueramt auf der anderen Seite vom Albispass bis nach Sihlbrugg.

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 10.10km

Season

All season

Offerer

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

www.wildnispark.ch

Contact

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

www.wildnispark.ch

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