Mossy Forest Near Sihlsprung – Sihlsprung loop from Hirzel

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Mossy Forest Near Sihlsprung – Sihlsprung loop from Hirzel

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Mossy Forest Near Sihlsprung – Sihlsprung loop from Hirzel

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4.85km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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1.01 km

Swimming and picnic spot on the Sihl River

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Here there are wonderful places to feel good.
You can swim, have a barbecue or just enjoy this beautiful place.

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1.32 km

Barbecue spot on the rocks by the Sihl River

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1.44 km

Mossy Forest Near Sihlsprung

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Great nature very relaxing tour

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1.53 km

The Sihlsprung is located in the lower part of the Sihltobel, which stretches from Schindellegi to Sihlbrugg. The surrounding towns are Hirzel and Spitze in the north (belonging to the Zurich municipality of Horgen), in the east Schönenberg (belonging to the Zurich municipality of Wädenswil) and in the southwest Menzingen (belonging to the Zug municipality of the same name). The upper gorge entrance is located below the Sihlmatt clearing on the Zug side (around 590 m), where the hiking trail leads through a tunnel. The lower section can be walked on both sides thanks to a bridge, with the path on the left bank running in places through another tunnel that is around 170 meters long. The exit is around 570 m in front of the Ernihalden.
The area around the Sihltobel forms an important, glacially shaped drumlin and moraine landscape that dates back to the Sihl glacier. The Sihlsprung itself, on the other hand, is a fluvial cut in this landscape that emerged after the last glacial period. The gradient of the Sihl is slight, while the Mülibach, which comes from peaks on the side, has a slightly steeper gradient. Two nameless side streams on the Zug side even form small waterfalls. The partly forested, partly rocky steep walls of the gorge (up to 75 meters high) consist of Nagelfluh and are part of the elongated Molasse zone between Höhronen and Baden. A characteristic of the Sihlsprung are the Nagelfluh boulders, some of which are several cubic meters in size, in and next to the river bed.

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1.55 km

View of the Sihl River from the footbridge

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The hike along the Sihl riverbank trail offers beautiful paths, well-maintained trails, rock tunnels, mystical sections of forest, some of which appear very pristine, enormous boulders, and the constant sound of the Sihl river and its many tributaries. Some of these streams are wild and awe-inspiring, while others are calm, sparkling, and inviting for a swim 😉

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2.61 km

Suenerstäg Bridge

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Definitely not a section ideal for a racing bike. The road is made of ancient concrete with longitudinal and transverse ruts. When it was wet, I had to push the racing bike. But the section is very short. And it is beautiful :)

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