The best walks and hikes in Zurich
4.6
(13951)
116,636
hikers
6,566
hikes
Switzerland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Zurich to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Zurich is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 9, 2025
4.7
(426)
3,408
hikers
1. Pfäffikersee circular route
10.0km
02:34
50m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(158)
1,639
hikers
2. Türlersee circular route
4.37km
01:09
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(139)
862
hikers
3. Greifensee circular hike
20.9km
05:20
70m
70m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(91)
409
hikers
4. Circular hike to the Elefantenbach
7.25km
02:03
160m
160m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(96)
541
hikers
5. Schnebelhorn circuit
16.6km
05:20
680m
680m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(353)
2,008
hikers
6. Rhine Riverside Trail – Rhine Falls loop from Laufen-Uhwiesen
4.54km
01:16
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(83)
320
hikers
7. View of the Zurich Highlands – Hörnli Ridge Trail loop from Sternenberg
9.68km
02:59
350m
350m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(102)
444
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(88)
402
hikers
9. Hohle Gasse – View of Buchberg Church loop from Teufen
11.2km
03:26
400m
390m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Mountain Vista Trail: Panoramic Alpine Experience
617m
00:11
40m
0m
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