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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

04:04

13.2km

440m

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: November 13, 2025

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808 m

Sihlwald Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

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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1.03 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the most beautiful natural forests there is!

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3.28 km

Albisweiher

Highlight • Lake

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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3.95 km

View of Lake Zurich from Sihlwald

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From the Sihlwald forest, you'll enjoy a stunning view over Lake Zurich. The view is particularly atmospheric in the early morning, when wisps of fog still hang over the water, or in the late afternoon with warm sunlight.

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4.15 km

View of Lake Zürich from Albishorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tasty food, nice view.

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12.7 km

Viewpoint Bench Overlooking the Sihltal

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From the Horgerberg to the Chrebsbach, this vantage point is on the way.

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

5.03 km

1.77 km

707 m

276 m

215 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

3.24 km

2.48 km

1.80 km

490 m

183 m

Elevation

Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

Sihlwald Forest Trail

Sihlwald Forest Trail

Albisweiher

View of Lake Zurich from Sihlwald

View of Lake Zürich from Albishorn

Viewpoint Bench Overlooking the Sihltal

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