Gattikerweiher Nature Reserve – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Thalwil

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Gattikerweiher Nature Reserve – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Thalwil

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Gattikerweiher Nature Reserve – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Thalwil

05:34

18.1km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Summerhalden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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334 m

Thalwil Ferry Station

Highlight • Rest Area

BOAT STATION, Thalwil
Port of Zurich Lake Shipping Company
Distance between boat station and train station, approx. 250
Cast off on Lake Zurich
Information and timetable at
ZSG.CH/FAHRPLAN
zsg.ch/de
zsg.ch/de/unterwegs/am-steg/schiffstation-thalwil

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2.88 km

Gattikerweiher Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful paths around the ponds.

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3.07 km

View of Gattikerweiher

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There are several very beautiful ponds in this area that you can walk around.

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5.07 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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6.21 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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6.43 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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One of the most beautiful natural forests there is!

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9.11 km

Albisweiher

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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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9.59 km

View of Lake Zürich from 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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12.5 km

Summerhalden

Nature Reserve

18.1 km

End point

Train Station

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