Bachtel Tower – View from Bachtel loop from Bezirk Hinwil

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Switzerland

Zurich

Bachtel Tower – View from Bachtel loop from Bezirk Hinwil

Moderate

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Bachtel Tower – View from Bachtel loop from Bezirk Hinwil

02:16

6.20km

380m

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

Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

Bachtel Tower

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Worthwhile goal - no matter what the season. There is a good restaurant upstairs and the view from the tower is breathtaking.

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2.32 km

Covered bench with a view

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The "Gipfelpyramide" on the Bachtel, with a very beautiful view of the Alps and of Lake Zurich and Obersee.

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2.34 km

View from Bachtel

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Very steep ascent of Bachtelstrasse, especially on the last 1.5 km one-way street to the summit.

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2.37 km

Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint

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Great hiking region in summer and winter

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2.84 km

View of Lake Zurich from Bachtel

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The Bachtel is easy to reach and is worth it in every season!

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3.89 km

Farm shop

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large selection, pay cash or twint

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3.92 km

"Western Style" panoramic restaurant with an American-style menu. Often visited by motorcyclists. Who likes. (Very good service during my visit!)
Alternative: all the way up to the Bachtel, where there is a restaurant next to the observation tower.

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4.58 km

View of Lake Zurich

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The hike up to this point below Bachtelschwinget offers incredible views of Lake Zurich set against a backdrop of rolling hills and distant mountains. This trail takes you through peaceful …

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6.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

1.87 km

489 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.02 km

2.00 km

1.10 km

818 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

10°C

7°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

November 24, 2024,Bachtel

"In the lowlands the snow will soon be just a slush, let's go up a bit, there's more snow there!"
Let's go to Orn and trudge from there to Bachtel.
Brilliant idea!
In fact there was of course more snow further up. And that's why there's now... MORE slush up there ;-D

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