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Zürichberg Forest Hut – Zurich Zoo loop from Universität Zürich (UZH), Zentrum

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Zürichberg Forest Hut – Zurich Zoo loop from Universität Zürich (UZH), Zentrum

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Zürichberg Forest Hut – Zurich Zoo loop from Universität Zürich (UZH), Zentrum

01:53

6.62km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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765 m

View of Zurich, Lake Zurich and the Uetliberg from the Zürichberg

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Beautiful path on the edge of the forest below the Zürichberg. When visibility is good, there is a great panoramic view of the city, Lake Zurich and the Uetliberg-Albis chain.

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1.03 km

View from the Orelli Fountain

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From the Orelli fountain you can enjoy a fantastic panorama over Lake Zurich and the Alps beyond - Rigi, Pilatus, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The fountain commemorates Susanna Orelli-Rinderknecht, who …

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1.95 km

Picnic area with a view

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This is a place where you can rest for a longer time. There are numerous bench seats with tables and a fire pit. And a wonderful view of Zurich's north.

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1.95 km

View of Zurich from Resiweiher

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A nice vantage point over the city

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2.02 km

Resi Pond

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The Resiweiher is located in the city of Zurich at 564 meters above sea level. It is located on the edge of a forest in the Oberstrass district.
The overgrown …

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3.12 km

Zürichberg Forest Hut

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Very nice place, everything was very clean.
Several barbecue areas on the large area.
The meadow is unique here in the forest, invites you to lie down.

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4.51 km

Zurich Zoo

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Very nice zoo with many modern and beautifully designed facilities. Sure, there are also old enclosures, but you can't do everything at once.
If you are really interested in the …

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5.83 km

Forest Path Near Zurich Soccer Field

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6.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

1.08 km

449 m

409 m

134 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

1.53 km

927 m

657 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

33°C

16°C

14 %

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Zürichberg Forest Hut – Zurich Zoo loop from Universität Zürich (UZH), Zentrum

View of Zurich, Lake Zurich and the Uetliberg from the Zürichberg

View from the Orelli Fountain

Picnic area with a view

View of Zurich from Resiweiher

Resi Pond

Zürichberg Forest Hut

Zurich Zoo

Forest Path Near Zurich Soccer Field

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