Bachtel Tower – Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint loop from Gibswil

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Bachtel Tower – Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint loop from Gibswil

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Bachtel Tower – Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint loop from Gibswil

03:16

10.7km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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798 m

Wissengubel Waterfall

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A real insider tip for lovers of waterfalls and for those looking for a shady, cool spot in the summer. The waterfall is impressive, not primarily because of the rushing …

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993 m

Grill Area by the Stream Above the Waterfall

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BBQ TIP!
Above the waterfall there are 2 more barbecue areas directly on the creek. If you have more transport weight, you should choose this because there is a bay on the road (100m away) for unloading.

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2.98 km

Bachtelweiher

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Picturesque, small lake below the summit of Bachtels. Around the lake, which is under protection, you will find small forests and picturesque alpine meadows.

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4.67 km

Bachtel Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.80 km

Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint

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Great hiking region in summer and winter

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5.64 km

View of Lake Zurich and the Alps from Bachtel-Unterbachweid

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Short bike trail / trail through the forest, then great views.

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6.20 km

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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8.53 km

Scenic bench

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The ideal place to take a break, with a great view of the Alps...

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10.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

3.45 km

1.61 km

1.27 km

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

1.82 km

1.49 km

1.45 km

1.11 km

588 m

276 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

10°C

7°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 22, 2021,🇨🇭 Gibswil - Wissengubel - Bachtel - Bachtelspalt - Gibswil

The Bachtelweiher is currently being drained because it is apparently no longer permitted as a retention basin. A lot has to be changed there.

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November 8, 2021,Bachtelturm – Bachtelspalt Runde von Gibswil

Just always a nice tour on "my former local mountain" the Bachtel.
The Bachtelspalt is simply haaaammer 💝 pull in your stomach 😉 and enjoy the small 5 minute round

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