Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower – View of Lake Zurich loop from Türlersee

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Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower – View of Lake Zurich loop from Türlersee

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Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower – View of Lake Zurich loop from Türlersee

02:32

8.21km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34 m

Wilderness Park Zurich Sihlwald

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The Sihlwald is the first protected area in Switzerland to be awarded and certified as a national park with the label "Nature Adventure Park".
Since 2000, the Sihlwald has been …

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2.07 km

Schnabelburg ruins

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Ruins are always a highlight, even if they consist only of very small walls, as is the case here. Several benches invite you to take a break, and there's even …

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2.81 km

Zipperntrüble Spring

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Top up drinking water

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3.04 km

Bürglenstutz - Highest point of the Albis chain (915 meters)

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Especially in autumn and in spring you can enjoy a beautiful view here. On the way to the Albis restaurant, you come to a ridge section that gradually recovers after …

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4.01 km

View of Lake Zürich from Albishorn

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The Albishorn is one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Albis ridge. At 909 meters, it offers sweeping views of Lake Zurich, the mountains of Central Switzerland, and the …

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4.14 km

Albishorn Mountain Restaurant

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If you feel like taking a break and strengthening on your run through the Sihlwald, you're in the right place. At an altitude of 909 meters you will find the …

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6.66 km

Albis-Hochwacht Observation Tower

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The observation tower is in the truest sense of the word the highlight of a run through the Sihlwald. If the calves are not glowing yet, you can change that …

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7.61 km

View of Lake Zurich

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From here you have a great view over Lake Zurich. The number of many houses in the distance is impressive.

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8.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

3.65 km

302 m

279 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

1.52 km

317 m

253 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

8°C

4°C

84 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 23, 2023,Albispass – Albishorn – Albispass

Explored new territory south of Albispass. I wanted to see if it was rideable (it's not) and stumbled upon Albishorn which we knew nothing about. The sweeping views of Zürichsee from Albishorn are impressive.

January 4, 2025,Albispass zum Albishorn

Very nice hike. Great views in different directions, especially of Lake Zurich.
Some fairly steep climbs, and some stairs. But possible with a fit dog. Nature reserve (Sihlwald Wilderness Park - wildnispark.ch/de), so dogs must be kept on a leash.

But with snow it can be challenging and slippery in places.

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