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Horgener Pond – Hirzel Heights loop from Horgen

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Horgener Pond – Hirzel Heights loop from Horgen

Moderate

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Horgener Pond – Hirzel Heights loop from Horgen

02:52

10.4km

180m

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

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Horgner Bergweiher

Highlight • Lake

Here you can walk around. It always looks different depending on the season. The nearby restaurant Kreuz invites you to linger with a view of the pond.

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1.87 km

Horgener Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice quiet area, fire pit and Vitaparcour is nearby.

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3.50 km

Moorland Near Zurich

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful nature reserve 🤗

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6.07 km

Great view over the country...
But unfortunately it was spoiled by a few idiots who set off fireworks on New Year's Eve and didn't think it was necessary to take their rubbish back with them... January 9, 2025

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6.68 km

Hirzel Heights

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the Alps and towards Lake Zurich / Eastern Switzerland

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7.04 km

View from Hirzel Höhi

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful vantage point where you can see on all sides. An all-round view, Lake Zurich, Glarus Alps, Zug and much further, depending on the view.

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8.58 km

Viewpoint on the Albis Chain

Highlight • Viewpoint

The cozy little bench invites you to relax.

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9.67 km

Stone fountain and benches in the Zurich Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

For me this is the ideal place to take a little break.
There are two red benches and a drinking fountain. There is a riding facility not far away.
Lots …

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

3.83 km

1.87 km

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

3.47 km

2.29 km

322 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 8 June

16°C

14°C

79 %

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Horgener Pond – Hirzel Heights loop from Horgen

Horgner Bergweiher

Horgener Pond

Moorland Near Zurich

View of the Alps from Hirzel

Hirzel Heights

View from Hirzel Höhi

Viewpoint on the Albis Chain

Stone fountain and benches in the Zurich Forest

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