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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Zurich

Zurich’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Zurich. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Schloss Laufen at the Rhine Falls

For more than 1100 years, Laufen Castle at the Rhine Falls has witnessed many social and political upheavals. Not infrequently, due to its privileged location, it was itself the focus …

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Schnebelhorn Summit

The Schnebelhorn - at 1291m the highest mountain in the canton of Zurich - is worth the climb with views from the mountains to Lake Constance.

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Bichelsee

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 …

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Türlersee

The Türlersee lies for the most part in the municipality of Aeugst. The lake is around 1.4 kilometers long and around 500 meters wide. On the south-eastern bank there is …

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Bachtel Tower

Worthwhile goal - no matter what the season. There is a good restaurant upstairs and the view from the tower is breathtaking.

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Pfäffikersee Circular Trail

The circular hike around the lake is worthwhile. Whether on foot or by bike - you always have great views of the mountains and nature.

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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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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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Alp Scheidegg Panorama and Paragliding Launch Site

Great panorama from the highest inn in the entire canton of Zurich at 1200m. When the weather is nice you can see paragliders and model airplanes taking off from Alp …

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