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Affoltern
Hausen am Albis

Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower – Albishorn loop from Hausen am Albis

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Switzerland
Zurich
Affoltern
Hausen am Albis

Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower – Albishorn loop from Hausen am Albis

Moderate

4.8

(11)

46

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Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower – Albishorn loop from Hausen am Albis

03:20

10.4km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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3.89 km

Sihlwald Wilderness Park

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In a part of the Sihlwald Wilderness Park, people should no longer interfere with nature. Only the paths are kept clear. stay it
there will soon be a jungle outside the gates of Zurich.

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2

4.22 km

Schnabelburg ruins

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Ruins are always a highlight, even if they consist only of very small walls, as is the case here. Several benches invite you to take a break, and there's even …

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3

4.74 km

Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower

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The observation tower is in the truest sense of the word the highlight of a run through the Sihlwald. If the calves are not glowing yet, you can change that …

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5.81 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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6.21 km

Zipperntrüble Spring

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Top up drinking water

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6

6.44 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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7

7.18 km

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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7.53 km

View of Lake Zürich from Albishorn

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Tasty food, nice view.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.59 km

3.81 km

357 m

291 m

284 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

1.63 km

1.37 km

494 m

475 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

70 %

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