Attractions in Zurich

Great view over the mountains!

You can discuss which mountain on Zurich soil is the most beautiful view, but this is one of the best.
There is no train or car here, only the hiker or biker.

Highly recommended is the tour on the north side for families with children. On the way back, you can relax on a pleasure boat. but please note the timetable!

The Greifensee region is perfect for getting around on two wheels. Wide bike lanes let you whiz along the lake at full speed.

The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen (Switzerland)
An interesting day trip from the Black Forest or Lake Constance leads to nearby Switzerland: the Rhine Falls and the beautiful medieval towns of …read more

Highest Zurich, a mad view

Nice Christmas market, AdventureTrail, train station and Paekplatz

The restaurant on the Hochwacht is closed and looks from the outside not very handsome. The view on the Hochwacht is very nice and also interesting for children (because of Zurich Airport).

The Adlisberg Trail - also known as the Elif Trail - is a gently sloping trail just after the lobster head tower down to Degenried. The first part is easy …read more

Always beautiful. There is nothing left for me to do but say that.

The Loorenkopf is the field name of an outstanding terrain form on the eastern edge of the summit of the Adlisberg, known for the Loorenkopf observation tower built there. The …read more

The Türlersee is very good to walk around with the stroller. It goes continuously near the shore around the lake and half of the circular route is in the shadow …read more

The Hörnli (1'133 m above sea level) is a mountain in the municipality of Fischenthal in the east of the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. The popular lookout mountain in …read more

The leading over the Albis Buchenegg is rightly called Pass. Although at first glance the difference in altitude is not too strong, this section really does make you sweat.

In nice weather and v.a. At the weekend you meet a lot of people. The burr path is easily passable (even if warning signs are available). When wet, caution is …read more

Starting point: Antenne
Difficulty: normal
Distance: 3.2 km.
Decent: 420m
Finish point: Triemli

To the left and right of the road there are paths where you can pedal in peace and undisturbed. From Turbenthal a marked bike path leads to the Bichelsee, from …read more

From here, the classic Lägerngrat tour to Baden starts

The Schlössli Wörth is a castle built in the 12th century, which stands on a small Rhine island in the basin of the Rhine Falls near Neuhausen am Rheinfall in …read more

@Putenschnitzel: Please note that this is an official trail! Actually, bikers would have no business here. But they are tolerated by the wanderers when they behave considerately.