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Horgener Pond – Hirzel Heights loop from Horgen

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Zurich

Horgener Pond – Hirzel Heights loop from Horgen

Moderate

5.0

(5)

55

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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: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

1.87 km

Horgener Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice quiet area, fire pit and Vitaparcour is nearby.

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3

3.50 km

Moorland Near Zurich

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful nature reserve 🤗

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4

6.07 km

View of the Alps from Hirzel

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

6.68 km

Hirzel Heights

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

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6

7.04 km

View from Hirzel Höhi

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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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7

8.58 km

Viewpoint on the Albis Chain

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The cozy little bench invites you to relax.

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8

9.67 km

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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

3.83 km

1.87 km

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

3.47 km

949 m

322 m

137 m

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Saturday 26 September

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