Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Winterthur
Hofstetten (ZH)
Schauenberg Ruins and Panoramic Viewpoint
Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Winterthur
Hofstetten (ZH)
Schauenberg Ruins and Panoramic Viewpoint
Schauenberg Ruins and Panoramic Viewpoint
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Recommended by 584 out of 593 hikers
Location: Hofstetten (ZH), Bezirk Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland
Best Hikes to Schauenberg Ruins and Panoramic Viewpoint
- Easy
4.7
(186)
817
View of the Zurich Highlands – Fire Pit and View of the Alps loop from Seelmatten01:59
6.67km
200m
Intermediate4.8
(102)
444
Hutziker Tobel Waterfalls – View of the Zurich Highlands loop from Turbenthal02:53
9.54km
330m
Expert4.6
(5)
18
Hutziker Tobel Waterfalls – Giessen Bäntal Waterfall loop from Kollbrunn06:43
23.7km
520m
Tips
In earlier times, the Schauenberg was a high watchtower. This alarm system was very fast: in the canton of Zurich, for example, all 23 high watchtowers could transmit the signal within 15 minutes. The high watchtowers were last used in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War.
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•March 31, 2019
Well-preserved castle ruins, with a distant view, the Alps lie at your feet
translated by•July 2, 2022
You can debate which mountain in Zurich has the most beautiful view, but this is one of the best.
No train or car can get here, only hikers and bikers.translated by•June 22, 2020
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Description
Location: Hofstetten (ZH), Bezirk Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland
Best Hikes to Schauenberg Ruins and Panoramic Viewpoint
- Easy
4.7
(186)
817
View of the Zurich Highlands – Fire Pit and View of the Alps loop from Seelmatten01:59
6.67km
200m
Intermediate4.8
(102)
444
Hutziker Tobel Waterfalls – View of the Zurich Highlands loop from Turbenthal02:53
9.54km
330m
Expert4.6
(5)
18
Hutziker Tobel Waterfalls – Giessen Bäntal Waterfall loop from Kollbrunn06:43
23.7km
520m
Information
- Elevation890 m
- Opening Hours
always open
Contact
- AddressKoordinaten: 47° 27′ 36,4″ N, 8° 51′ 58″ O
Good to know
- Family FriendlyYes
- Wheelchair accessNo
- Dog FriendlyYes
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