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The Top 20 Gorges in Zurich

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Zurich. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Zurich.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

Sihlsprung

The Sihlsprung is located in the lower part of the Sihltobel, which stretches from Schindellegi to Sihlbrugg. The surrounding towns are Hirzel and Spitze in the north (belonging to the …

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Stone Elephant in Elefantenbach Gorge

Elephant stream is called the brook in the Stöckentobel-symbol for it is the stone elephant, which the beautification club Zurich 1898 further down in the riverbed built. Where the unusual …

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Bachtelspalt

It's sensationally beautiful. Be sure to go through the Bachtelspalt and do the 5-minute circular walk.

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Hutziker Tobel Waterfalls

Nice Tobel hiking trail, some stairs in it, everything along the stream.

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Sagenraintobel Waterfalls

Kudos to the bridge builders in the upper part of the path.
The entire route is in very good condition thanks to the people who maintain the route.

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Tüfels Chilen Tuff Formation

In pre-Christian times there was a grotto here, which the settlers around Kollbrunn and Zell probably used as a pagan spring sanctuary (Chilen) and was later, like many un-Christian things, …

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Farenbachtobel Gorge

From the time-honored Guhwilmühle farm, a beautiful path leads through the wild and romantic Fahrenbachtobel down to Elgg.

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Waterfalls of Küsnachter Tobel

The village brook ripples in many waterfalls leisurely through the Küsnachter Tobel towards Zürisee. The natural pools, which arise between the individual waterfalls, offer themselves on hot summer days, especially for children as a good swimming.

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Tobelbach Gorge: Rikon/Tobelhof to Bläsimühle

A bit after the Tobelhof near Rikon begins the wilderness of the Tobel, which has no name, even the stream is simply Tobelbach.
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Upper Section of the Meilemer Tobel

The Dorfbachtobel leads from Meilen up to the hamlet of Toggwil. It surprises with an unpredictable route and an ambience that is reminiscent of the valleys in Ticino. Crystal clear …

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The Top 20 Gorges in Zurich

Sihlsprung

Stone Elephant in Elefantenbach Gorge

Bachtelspalt

Hutziker Tobel Waterfalls

Sagenraintobel Waterfalls

Tüfels Chilen Tuff Formation

Farenbachtobel Gorge

Waterfalls of Küsnachter Tobel

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