Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Horgen

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Zurich

Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Horgen

Moderate

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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Horgen

03:48

11.5km

540m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. 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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1.71 km

Sihlwald Forest Discovery Trail

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Educational and entertaining. Not suitable for prams!

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2.02 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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The Sihlwald is a pristine natural forest south of Zurich where logging has been prohibited for years. Fallen giants of trees, moss-covered trunks, and dense foliage create a wild and …

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2.82 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

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One of the most beautiful natural forests there is!

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5.53 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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6.50 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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6.73 km

Zipperntrüble Spring

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Top up drinking water

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7.13 km

Schnabellücke

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The Schnabellücken is an old mountain pass crossing the Albis at an altitude of 803 meters. Hikers can choose between five trails here.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

5.39 km

178 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

2.29 km

1.97 km

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

7°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 22, 2024,Hausbergrunde Albishorn

Visit to the new tenants of the Albishorn restaurant. As the saying goes, there is magic in every beginning. I was able to enjoy that today. The path through the Sihlwald was also special, because the deciduous trees had already shed some of their leaves, so that the forest floor was getting more light again. Because of the rain in …

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