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Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – Büsisee loop from Zürich Affoltern

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Switzerland

Zurich

Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – Büsisee loop from Zürich Affoltern

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Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – Büsisee loop from Zürich Affoltern

02:50

10.8km

90m

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: April 15, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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846 m

Unter-Affoltern Village and Naturhof Farm Shop

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A trip back in time.
It is always good not to forget.
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2.39 km

Katzensee (Lake Katzensee)

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Every year, once or twice a year, we have to go around the lake.

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2.52 km

Katzensee Steam Railway

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A beautiful garden restaurant belongs to the steam train

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3.25 km

Katzensee Manor

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Villa in a secluded location on the lake with sawmill

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6.42 km

Seeholz Inn

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The Seeholz-Beizli has been open since spring 2005. In the nature reserve of the two Katzenseen it is the only restaurant that offers a wonderful view of the Obere Katzensee. …

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6.86 km

Katzenrüti

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Type of operation:
Since 2008 managed by Hans and Barbara Flükiger-Zollinger.
From 1994 to 2007 managed as a simple partnership by father and son.
2009 Takeover of the in-laws' business …

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9.22 km

Büsisee

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The Büsisee is located in the north of the city of Zurich in the Affoltern district.
It is located right next to the motorway at an altitude of 436 meters …

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10.3 km

Unterdorf Church, Affoltern

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The Unterdorf Church is an Evangelical Reformed church in Affoltern, a district of the city of Zurich.
In the Middle Ages, Affoltern was part of the Höngg Church. That is …

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10.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

1.09 km

1.02 km

868 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

2.81 km

1.66 km

758 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

16°C

3°C

25 %

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Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – Büsisee loop from Zürich Affoltern

Unter-Affoltern Village and Naturhof Farm Shop

Katzensee (Lake Katzensee)

Katzensee Steam Railway

Katzensee Manor

Seeholz Inn

Katzenrüti

Büsisee

Unterdorf Church, Affoltern

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