Lakeside path at the Obersee – View of the Obersee loop from Pfäffikon SZ

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Lakeside path at the Obersee – View of the Obersee loop from Pfäffikon SZ

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Lakeside path at the Obersee – View of the Obersee loop from Pfäffikon SZ

02:35

10.2km

20m

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: August 20, 2026

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1.11 km

View over Lake Zurich from the Kanalbrücke

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The breakthrough at Pfäffikon / Hurden is so wide and high that the steamships of the ZSG can also get through here (even if they have to put down the mast and lower the chimney!)

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1.38 km

Observation Fence at Frauenwinkel Bird Breeding Area (Üsser Sack)

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Binoculars or similar highly recommended, camera with a long focal length if possible, and a lot of patience

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1.64 km

Playground with barbecue and water play area

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Large playground with barbecue area on the Kanalweg, Seedammstrasse 62-72, Hurden / Freienbach
Generously laid-out rest area. In addition to toilets and a barbecue area, there is also a great …

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3.00 km

View of Rapperswil Castle from the Wooden Boardwalk

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Walking across the boardwalk for an afternoon in Rapperswil is simply gorgeous. Cute little castle.

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3.62 km

View of Rapperswil, the castle and the wooden footbridge

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Wooden bridge Rapperswil-Hurden
The Rapperswil–Hurden wooden bridge refers to the prehistoric lake crossings in the area of the Seedamm as well as historical bridge structures, such as the wooden bridge …

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3.65 km

Heilig Hüsli Chapel on the Wooden Bridge, Rapperswil

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Heilig Hüsli Chapel, Rapperswil
Heilig Hüsli, the bridge chapel at the former bridgehead of the historic wooden bridge Rapperswil–Hurden
The sacred building was erected in its current form as a …

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4.37 km