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Bachtel Tower – Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint loop from Wald ZH

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Zurich

Bachtel Tower – Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint loop from Wald ZH

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4.7

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Bachtel Tower – Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint loop from Wald ZH

04:23

14.1km

520m

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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.61 km

Wissengubel Waterfall

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A real insider tip for lovers of waterfalls and for those looking for a shady, cool spot in the summer. The waterfall is impressive, not primarily because of the rushing down of water, but because of the height: the Wissenbach falls about 20 meters into the depth of the semicircular rock basin.
The rest area was renewed in 2016.

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8.89 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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9.02 km

Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint

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Great hiking region in summer and winter

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9.70 km

View of Lake Zurich and the Alps from Bachtel-Unterbachweid

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Short bike trail / trail through the forest, then great views.

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10.3 km

Bachtelspalt

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It's sensationally beautiful. Be sure to go through the Bachtelspalt and do the 5-minute circular walk.

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12.2 km

View of Lake Zurich and Rapperswil

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From the lush meadows below the Bachtels you can enjoy a beautiful view over Rapperswil, over the elongated Lake Zurich and up to the Alpine peaks. A bank invites you to take a break.

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12.4 km

View of Lake Zurich

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... if the weather is nice, there is a Bachtel recorded on the way, already a great view of Lake Zurich!

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14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

4.19 km

2.89 km

1.10 km

1,000 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

2.65 km

1.76 km

1.61 km

937 m

809 m

276 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

23°C

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Bachtel Tower – Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint loop from Wald ZH

Wissengubel Waterfall

Bachtel Tower

Bachtel-Kulm Viewpoint

View of Lake Zurich and the Alps from Bachtel-Unterbachweid

Bachtelspalt

View of Lake Zurich and Rapperswil

View of Lake Zurich

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