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Loorenkopf Tower – View of Lake Zurich loop from Universität Zürich Irchel

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Loorenkopf Tower – View of Lake Zurich loop from Universität Zürich Irchel

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Loorenkopf Tower – View of Lake Zurich loop from Universität Zürich Irchel

04:11

14.5km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.37 km

Sagentobelbach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Very nice ravine with a waterfall

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4.02 km

Zürichberg

Forest

6.58 km

Bronze Hawk Statue

Highlight • Monument

6.76 km

Bronze Squirrel Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

6.81 km

Loorenkopf Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Loorenkopf you have a great view over parts of Lake Zurich and Lake Greifen. And the mountain panorama is the icing on the cake. The tower is easy to reach and open to the public.

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8.76 km

Degenried Pond and Waldhaus

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A cozy oasis high above the city of Zurich. A forest restaurant with character and hearty cuisine. For enjoyment in a tranquil setting where time can pass without you. Located …

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9.51 km

Dolderbahn mountain station

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The Dolderbahn is a small Zürich specialty: Since 1893 there is a funicular, which created a connection from the Römerhofplatz to the Grand Hotel Dolder. In the 1970s, the cable …

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11.2 km

View of Lake Zurich

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not far from the zoo there is a spectacular view of the glittering Lake Zurich. At around 40 kilometers long, it connects Zurich with Rapperswil and has shaped life in the region for centuries.

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12.5 km

Zürichberg Forest Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

768 m

504 m

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.47 km

835 m

276 m

215 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

18°C

62 %

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Loorenkopf Tower – View of Lake Zurich loop from Universität Zürich Irchel

Sagentobelbach Waterfall

Bronze Hawk Statue

Bronze Squirrel Sculpture

Loorenkopf Tower

Degenried Pond and Waldhaus

Dolderbahn mountain station

View of Lake Zurich

Zürichberg Forest Hut

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