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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: November 14, 2025

Schnebelhorn Summit

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Highest point in Zurich, an incredible view.

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Lake Bichel

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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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Lake Türler

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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

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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

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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

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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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Confluence of the Töss and Rhine (Tössegg)

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Confluence of the Rhine and Töss. Nice picnic areas, boat landing (course ship and ferry to the other bank).

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Bachtelspalt

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

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Sagenraintobel Waterfalls

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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

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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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Burghorn

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Bench for a promising break at the highest point of the camps.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Zurich

Schnebelhorn Summit

Lake Bichel

Lake Türler

Bachtel Tower

Pfäffikersee Circular Trail

Stone Elephant in Elefantenbach Gorge

Confluence of the Töss and Rhine (Tössegg)

Bachtelspalt

Sagenraintobel Waterfalls

Alp Scheidegg — Panorama and Paragliding Launch Site

Burghorn

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