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Albishorn Mountain Restaurant – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

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Albishorn Mountain Restaurant – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

Moderate

4.8

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159

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Albishorn Mountain Restaurant – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

02:44

8.07km

420m

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 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.03 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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One of the most beautiful natural forests there is!

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3.28 km

Albisweiher

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This small pond is a great place to take a break. The shore is wonderfully overgrown and gives the lake an enchanted atmosphere.

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3.76 km

View of Lake Zürich from Albishorn

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The Albishorn is one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Albis ridge. At 909 meters, it offers sweeping views of Lake Zurich, the mountains of Central Switzerland, and the …

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3.87 km

Albishorn Mountain Restaurant

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If you feel like taking a break and strengthening on your run through the Sihlwald, you're in the right place. At an altitude of 909 meters you will find the …

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4.84 km

Bürglenstutz - Highest point of the Albis chain (915 meters)

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Especially in autumn and in spring you can enjoy a beautiful view here. On the way to the Albis restaurant, you come to a ridge section that gradually recovers after …

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5.07 km

Zipperntrüble Spring

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Top up drinking water

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5.48 km

Schnabellücke

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The Schnabellücken is an old mountain pass crossing the Albis at an altitude of 803 meters. Hikers can choose between five trails here.

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7.21 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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The Sihlwald is a pristine natural forest south of Zurich where logging has been prohibited for years. Fallen giants of trees, moss-covered trunks, and dense foliage create a wild and …

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8.07 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

2.75 km

228 m

216 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

1.93 km

1.37 km

445 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Sunday 9 August

32°C

18°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2022,Von Hausen a. Albis, Tüfenbach über Albishorn nach Sihlwald

Yes, that was strict. Actually I reckoned with 2 hours 10 after Komoot. (Maybe I have to change the profile from "in good shape" to lower. Because I'm slower going uphill) At Oerlikon train station there was a police operation because someone was on a crane and threw objects down and started fires. So there were no trains going through …

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Albishorn Mountain Restaurant – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

Sihlwald Forest Trail

Albisweiher

View of Lake Zürich from Albishorn

Albishorn Mountain Restaurant

Bürglenstutz - Highest point of the Albis chain (915 meters)

Zipperntrüble Spring

Schnabellücke

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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