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Glatt River Trail – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

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Glatt River Trail – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

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Glatt River Trail – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

02:23

37.3km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.22 km for 250 m

After 3.90 km for 150 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.94 km

Glatt River Trail

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A beautiful landscape near Rümlang.

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5.99 km

Old Channels of the Glatt

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Absolutely idyllic – especially in moments without aircraft noise.

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8.02 km

Old Covered Bridge (Zurich)

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Project approval according to verse of 22.10.1992
Traffic transfer 16.12.1993
Inauguration 1.7.1994

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9.33 km

Runway 16 Approach Viewpoint, Zurich Airport

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Great place for all airplane fans 👍

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9.42 km

View of landing airplanes at Zurich Airport

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Here you can take a short break to watch the landing planes. WC and food are possible. It is impressive when the planes fly so close to one another and …

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9.68 km

Runway Approach at Zurich Airport

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great place for all airplane friends 👍

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14.8 km

View of the Zurich Countryside

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nice view. nothing spacial

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25.7 km

Hardwald Observation Tower

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The 42-meter-high Hardwald observation tower was built entirely from local wood and was inaugurated in 2022. There are a total of 210 steps to climb until you reach the top …

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26.2 km

Hardwald

Forest

27.2 km

Häuligrueb

Forest

37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

10.3 km

8.65 km

4.07 km

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.0 km

2.40 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

30°C

17°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Glatt River Trail – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

Glatt River Trail

Old Channels of the Glatt

Old Covered Bridge (Zurich)

Runway 16 Approach Viewpoint, Zurich Airport

View of landing airplanes at Zurich Airport

Runway Approach at Zurich Airport

View of the Zurich Countryside

Hardwald Observation Tower

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