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Altberg Observation Tower – Altberg Observation Tower loop from Zürich Oerlikon

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Switzerland
Zurich

Altberg Observation Tower – Altberg Observation Tower loop from Zürich Oerlikon

Moderate

3.8

(12)

148

riders

Altberg Observation Tower – Altberg Observation Tower loop from Zürich Oerlikon

01:53

30.3km

420m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 28.6 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.95 km

ETH Hönggerberg Campus

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On a saddle between Hönggerberg and Käferberg lies the ETH Hönggerberg campus, home to one of the world's most renowned technical universities. Since its founding in 1855, it has produced …

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5.84 km

Forest Path in Zurich

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3

6.59 km

Short trail

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Flat can be ridden in both directions, and then there are several trails in the immediate vicinity

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4

13.7 km

Nice climb in the shade to Altberg

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5

13.7 km

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

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6

15.6 km

Altberg Observation Tower

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The tower is located on the Altberg at 630 meters and packs another 30 meters on top. You reach the observation deck over 147 steps - at the top you …

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7

15.6 km

Altberg Forest Inn

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The restaurant is always recommended for a stop!

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8

15.7 km

Altberg Observation Tower

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A great view. We were in December and there was a lot going on there. I can imagine that summer is really full.

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27.3 km

Chäferberg

Forest

B

30.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

3.50 km

1.43 km

845 m

185 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

6.84 km

1.46 km

359 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Monday 25 May

31°C

14°C

11 %

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