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Bachtel Tower – Bachtelspalt loop from Gibswil

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Bachtel Tower – Bachtelspalt loop from Gibswil

Moderate

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Bachtel Tower – Bachtelspalt loop from Gibswil

04:14

13.4km

530m

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: July 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.06 km

Hellweiher

Lake

3.08 km

Frauenbrünneli Fountain and Fire Pit

Highlight • Rest Area

A shady oasis with spring water and a fireplace. It lies on the way from the Ghöch to Allmen and Bachtel.

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3.93 km

Anabaptists' Cave with Waterfall

Highlight • Cave

Hiding place of Anabaptists. Is now sometimes visited by Anabaptists from America! Today, the man-sized, shallow cave is often used by small groups for a campfire. The cave is covered …

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4.81 km

Allmen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the four springs on the 4 Springs Circular Trail. Approx. 100 m below the Allmen.

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5.23 km

Hörnli

Peak

7.59 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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8.40 km

View of Lake Zurich and the Alps from Bachtel-Unterbachweid

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.96 km

Bachtelspalt

Highlight • Gorge

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

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10.3 km

Bachtelweiher

Highlight • Lake

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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12.5 km

Wissengubel Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

5.33 km

1.49 km

562 m

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

3.74 km

2.07 km

1.51 km

771 m

408 m

309 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 28 July

33°C

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Comments

April 24, 2022,Von Gibswil zum Bachtel

Classic circular hike in the Zurich Oberland on the Bachtel. From there you have a great view of Lake Zurich, the Alps behind it, but also of Lake Greifen and Lake Pfäffikon. When the weather is nice, it is worth climbing the Bachtelturm on the summit. The Bachtel-Kulm restaurant is ideal for a stop.
On the ascent to the Bachtel …

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Bachtel Tower – Bachtelspalt loop from Gibswil

Frauenbrünneli Fountain and Fire Pit

Anabaptists' Cave with Waterfall

Allmen Spring

Bachtel Tower

View of Lake Zurich and the Alps from Bachtel-Unterbachweid

Bachtelspalt

Bachtelweiher

Wissengubel Waterfall

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