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Bezirk Horgen
Richterswil

Linth Canal – Linth Canal loop from Samstagern

Moderate

4.5

(4)

65

riders

Linth Canal – Linth Canal loop from Samstagern

04:38

76.8km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 59.3 km for 290 m

After 60.1 km for 108 m

After 66.2 km for 327 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.4 km

Altendorf lido 🏊‍♂️🏖🧀🍷

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful sunset, restaurant, you can still go into the water in the evening, free entry. Perfect!

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29.3 km

Niderriet

Nature Reserve

3

31.6 km

House of Läderach

Highlight • Structure

Läderach (Switzerland) AG (brand identity: Läderach Chocolatier Suisse) is a company based in Ennenda (Glarus municipality) in the canton of Glarus that manufactures chocolates and confectionery. The company was founded …

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4

42.7 km

Linthebene

Highlight • Natural

The Linthebene is a level area for easy tours. With the Linthkanal, where there are plenty of resting places and in the summer there are enough sunbathing areas, which invite …

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5

43.5 km

Linth Canal

Highlight • River

The Linth Canal connects Lake Walen and Lake Zurich. Just like the waterway, you can also stroll between the two, following its peaceful course.

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6

44.2 km

Linth Canal

Highlight • River

On the Lindt Canal you can cross the Lindt plain away from road traffic and ride along the easy gravel road on the dam towards Lake Walen or Lake Zurich. The route is well signposted.

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7

56.9 km

The cycle path leads through the Nuoler Ried nature reserve. Please stay on the paths and keep your dog on a leash. pronatura-sz.ch/de/naturschutzgebiet-nuoler-ried . Various birds can be observed from the path, such as the curlew, which has become rare.

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8

61.4 km

Car-free, top views of Rapperswil and the Obersee

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9

61.6 km

A detour to the town and through the town with its lakeside, ship landing stage and various restaurants and the huge church is worthwhile

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76.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

19.0 km

18.3 km

16.4 km

3.28 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.4 km

10.1 km

3.45 km

474 m

458 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

26°C

14°C

29 %

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