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Meilen Village Stream Waterfall – Bridge and tunnel loop from Pfannenstiel

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Zurich

Meilen Village Stream Waterfall – Bridge and tunnel loop from Pfannenstiel

Moderate

4.7

(23)

85

hikers

Meilen Village Stream Waterfall – Bridge and tunnel loop from Pfannenstiel

03:15

10.9km

350m

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: July 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

2.13 km

Forest path with waterfall near Zurich

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Beautiful, quiet forest path where you can enjoy soothing shade on hot summer days.

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2

2.42 km

View of Lake Zurich

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3

3.12 km

Beugenbach Suspension Bridge

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Above Miles, the longest suspension bridge in the Canton of Zurich crosses the Beugebach. Airy feeling on the bridge.

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5.17 km

Zweienbachweiher

Lake

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6.22 km

Friedberg Ruins

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Of the castle, which was built around 1200, only a few remnants of the walls and the Sodbrunnen are visible. Information boards give a historical overview.

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6

6.35 km

Meilen Village Stream Waterfall

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excellent route and beautiful panarama

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7.20 km

Bridge and tunnel

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Very nicely done, and handy for the hikers.

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8

7.22 km

Upper Section of the Meilemer Tobel

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The Dorfbachtobel leads from Meilen up to the hamlet of Toggwil. It surprises with an unpredictable route and an ambience that is reminiscent of the valleys in Ticino. Crystal clear …

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10.4 km

Jakob-Ess-Weg

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From here you have a good view of the Lower Pfannenstiel, the mountain panorama and Lake Zurich. Beautiful hiking trails that are also suitable for a Sunday walk.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

3.62 km

1.17 km

937 m

749 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.99 km

2.41 km

990 m

922 m

101 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Friday 7 August

31°C

17°C

13 %

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Comments

March 9, 2025,Meilen-Dorfbachtobel-Pfannenstiel Hochwacht-Obermeilen
To round off this great high pressure weather week, we did a leisurely circular hike for two from Meilen.

First up the impressive Dorfbachtobel, past many waterfalls, bridges, a tunnel and a lot of stairs 😆
From the Friedberg castle ruins to point 527, the Tobelweg is unfortunately closed due to a landslide. Luckily it is only about 400m, then …

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