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Switzerland
Zurich
Andelfingen
Flaach

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Irchel Tower loop from Flaach

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Zurich
Andelfingen
Flaach

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Irchel Tower loop from Flaach

Hard

8

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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Irchel Tower loop from Flaach

01:58

19.3km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

785 m

Berg am Irchel village center

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Luckily there's a fountain here!

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823 m

Village fountain in Berg am Irchel

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Pretty town center with numerous half-timbered buildings.

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4.31 km

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view towards Eglisau. Good BBQ area!

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4.32 km

View of the Rhine from Irchel

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Drive from Buchberg through the fog to Flaach and then ascent to the sun on the Irchel

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4.32 km

Lookout

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The Irchels' Guard is part of an ancient alarm system that was used until the 19th century. Alarms were used to relay signals, which in turn were registered by another …

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5.61 km

Towards Hochwacht

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Trail also suitable for older semesters. :-)

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5.96 km

Schartenflue Rock Formation

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Nagelfluhfelsen at Irchel with special vegetation. Attention danger of falling rocks. Accessible only on foot or by MTB. With the trike from Schartenflue direction Irchel Hochwacht was not possible to get through.

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7.62 km

Forenirchel

Viewpoint

9

11.4 km

Irchel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view of the wine country and with a clear view of the Alps. The view compensates for the steep ascent by bike to the foot of the tower. For the hungry, it has two fireplaces and different seating.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

3.35 km

2.13 km

568 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

2.70 km

2.56 km

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Friday 22 May

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