The first stage of the Lake Zurich circular route takes you from the lake to the Sihl. Over a good nine kilometers you can warm up for your upcoming adventure in a relaxed manner and first experience lively Zurich and then the beautiful nature around the Sihl.



Starting from Zurich's Bürkliplatz, a popular… read more

The second stage of your Lake Zurich adventure continues in the spirit of nature. Over a total of twelve kilometers, it lets you discover river landscapes and forests, raised moors and mountain paths. And gives you exciting insights into the flora and fauna of the region.



Starting from Adliswil, you first… read more

Stage 3 of the Lake Zurich circular route takes you back to the shore of the lake for the first time. On your way from Horgen to Richterswil there are numerous opportunities to swim, stop off and even have a barbecue.



Horgen is located directly on the lake and that's exactly where you stay for the entire… read more

Stage 4 is the queen stage of the Lake Zurich circular route. It leads to the summit of the 1,098 meter high Etzel - a special place of power with a fantastic view of Lake Zurich.



Starting from Richterswil, we now go further away from the lake for the first time. This stage of the Lake Zurich circular… read more

On the long stage 5 of the Lake Zurich circular route you stay near the lake almost the entire time. There are numerous swimming and rest opportunities along the way. So you will hardly notice the almost 23 kilometers that have to be covered between Pfäffikon and Schmerikon.



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Stage 6 takes you hiking very close to the lake from Schmerikon to Rapperswil. On the approximately twelve kilometers you can expect wonderfully beautiful riverside landscapes, untouched nature reserves and here and there bathing establishments to cool off or sports facilities to become a little more… read more

Stage 7 of the Lake Zurich circular route enchants with a true variety of landscapes: first a little further along the lake, it soon takes you higher up and gives you wonderful views.



First you make your way out of the busier parts of Rapperswil. The first climb takes you to a viewing point where you… read more

A little further away from the lake, but you can always see its beautiful blue from a distance, you hike on stage 8 of the Lake Zurich circular route from Stäfa to Meilen. Eleven and a half kilometers of gentle ups and downs await you. Furthermore: magnificent nature wherever you look.



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Over a relaxed 10 kilometers in total, the ninth stage of the Lake Zurich circular route brings you a fantastic mix of wide views and deep forests.



Starting from Meilen, today you walk to Küsnacht on the right bank of Lake Zurich, the so-called Gold Coast. At the beginning it goes steadily uphill, but… read more

Time for the final stage of the Lake Zurich circular route. And it has it all again. Around twelve kilometers full of picturesque ponds, great views and wonderful barbecue areas lie ahead of you. So be sure to pack some provisions!



You leave Küsnacht behind you and hike out to the Schübelweiher and Rumensee… read more