Dachsen is a municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, characterized by its diverse landscapes. The region features a mix of agricultural land and forested areas, with the majestic Rhine Falls as a prominent natural landmark. Its location near the "Rhine knee" and varied topography provide a suitable environment for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, hiking, and more. The Rhine river also offers opportunities for waterside activities.
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4.9
(18)
375
riders
55.4km
02:23
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

53
riders
32.8km
01:34
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

38
riders
55.2km
02:22
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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36
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.8
(30)
207
riders
40.8km
02:59
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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105
riders
10.9km
00:42
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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71
riders
25.7km
01:50
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.7
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29
riders
31.6km
01:56
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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150
hikers
6.94km
01:51
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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17
hikers
12.8km
03:28
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
hikers
9.12km
02:25
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
hikers
4.19km
01:07
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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132
runners
22.5km
02:30
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

124
runners
5.62km
00:36
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
runners
12.4km
01:21
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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22
riders
30.9km
02:12
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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7
riders
40.2km
02:59
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
riders
47.0km
03:48
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

10
riders
18.0km
01:32
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.6
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49
riders
50.5km
02:39
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
46.8km
03:25
920m
920m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
62.0km
04:31
1,220m
1,220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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13
riders
44.1km
02:40
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Dachsen offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The region features more than 100 routes across these sports.
The most prominent natural attraction in the Dachsen region is the Rhine Falls (Rheinfall), Europe's largest waterfall. It is 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, with up to 600,000 liters of water per second cascading down.
Yes, Dachsen offers scenic cycle routes suitable for road cycling. A comprehensive guide for planning these trips is available: Road Cycling Routes around Dachsen.
Dachsen features various hiking trails, including paths along the Rhine and through forested areas. Detailed information on routes can be found in the guide: Hiking around Dachsen.
Yes, Dachsen provides options for mountain biking. Information on available trails is compiled in the guide: MTB Trails around Dachsen.
Dachsen is suitable for touring cycling with routes exploring the landscapes. Guides like Cycling around Dachsen and Traffic-free bike rides around Dachsen offer detailed information.
Yes, Dachsen offers jogging routes through its diverse landscapes. Specific routes are detailed in the guide: Running Trails around Dachsen.
Dachsen features more than 100 routes, with over 23,000 visitors sharing their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars.
Dachsen offers traffic-free bike rides that can be suitable for families. The guide Traffic-free bike rides around Dachsen provides relevant route information.
Komoot offers several guides for Dachsen, including those for Road Cycling, Hiking, MTB Trails, and Running Trails.
Official information about the municipality of Dachsen, Switzerland, can be found on its website: www.dachsen.ch. The municipal administration can be reached at +41 52 647 60 60.

