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Sihltal Riverside Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

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Sihltal Riverside Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

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Sihltal Riverside Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

02:19

8.23km

160m

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: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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433 m

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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506 m

Wooden Water Trough

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1.07 km

Sihltal Riverside Trail

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The source of the Sihl is on the 2282 m high Drusberg. It then flows through the Sihlsee near Einsiedeln and meanders through the Sihl Valley towards Zurich.

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2.01 km

Sihl–Lake Zurich Relief Tunnel

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In the event of an extreme Sihl flood, there is a risk of building damage of over 6 billion francs in the city of Zurich alone. A relief tunnel from …

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4.97 km

Forest singletrack near Zurich

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You are allowed to ride your bike on this path, but it might be rather overgrown depending on the time of year.

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7.19 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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One of the most beautiful natural forests there is!

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7.41 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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8.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

1.17 km

893 m

378 m

265 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

1.69 km

1.02 km

414 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

27°C

11°C

0 %

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Sihltal Riverside Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlwald

Viewpoint Bench Overlooking the Sihltal

Wooden Water Trough

Sihltal Riverside Trail

Sihl–Lake Zurich Relief Tunnel

Forest singletrack near Zurich

Sihlwald Forest Trail

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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