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Illnau-Effretikon

View of the Alps from Ottikon – View of Kyburg Castle loop from Effretikon

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Illnau-Effretikon

View of the Alps from Ottikon – View of Kyburg Castle loop from Effretikon

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View of the Alps from Ottikon – View of Kyburg Castle loop from Effretikon

00:58

19.8km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 9 m

After 19.8 km for 5 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.60 km

View of the Alps from Ottikon

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Beautiful route up from Ottikon, a beautiful landscape awaits you at the top

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6.75 km

View of Lower Zürich from the Illnau–Kyburg Road

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The road from Illnau to Kyburz is an excllent asphalted road providing a lot of nice views of lower Zürich

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7.17 km

View of Kyburg Castle

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The Kyburg is a castle near the village of the same name (Kyburg ZH) in the municipality of Illnau-Effretikon, Switzerland. It is located south of Winterthur, high above the Töss, …

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7.40 km

View of Kyburg Castle

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Caution - There is a steep descent to the Castle Kyburz but the best view of the castle is about halfway down the descent. The pavement is excellent, however once …

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8.08 km

Töss River Trail Near Kyburg

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Very fun in the direction of Weisslingen

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12.3 km

Brauiweiher

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Here you can relax in peace.
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12.7 km

View of the Alps from Zurich

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19.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

2.84 km

301 m

254 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Sunday 31 May

23°C

14°C

57 %

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