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Bezirk Bülach
Rorbas

Old bridge over the Töss – Petersboden Observation Tower loop from Rorbas

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Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Bülach
Rorbas

Old bridge over the Töss – Petersboden Observation Tower loop from Rorbas

Moderate

4.9

(9)

28

hikers

Old bridge over the Töss – Petersboden Observation Tower loop from Rorbas

02:59

10.4km

230m

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 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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112 m

Old bridge over the Töss

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The old bridge / alti Brugg, which leads over the Töss. With a river slope and a small footpath under the bridge, for a leisurely hike if you want to avoid the village center.
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4.09 km

Roman watchtower Tössegg

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Only the foundation and a trench system are visible. The tower was part of the Roman fortification on the Rhine.

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3

4.24 km

Tössegg Restaurant

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A good restaurant to linger in from spring to autumn.

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4

4.37 km

Confluence of the Rhine and Töss. Nice picnic areas, boat landing (course ship and ferry to the other bank).

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5.55 km

Samichlaus-Brüggli

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Thanks to this "Brüggli" you can cross the busy street without any problems.

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6

6.42 km

A large barbecue area near the observation tower, with benches, fixed fire bowls and a view of the small ravine with the farm.

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6.56 km

Petersboden Observation Tower

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Very beautiful view. Is also suitable to watch planes.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

1.09 km

490 m

368 m

329 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

2.53 km

1.21 km

839 m

768 m

566 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

60 %

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