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Irchel Tower – Lookout loop from Embrach-Rorbas

Mountain biking trails

Irchel Tower – Lookout loop from Embrach-Rorbas

Moderate

4.8

(42)

172

riders

Irchel Tower – Lookout loop from Embrach-Rorbas

03:15

35.4km

700m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.21 km for 99 m

After 32.0 km for 182 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Root Trail Zurich

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Starts relatively tame but gets steeper and steeper. Again and again jumps, which can be bypassed. Extremely slippery when wet wg. mud and roots! Trail then ends in the next village

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10.8 km

Irchel Tower

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view of the wine country and with a clear view of the Alps. The view compensates for the steep ascent by bike to the foot of the tower. For the hungry, it has two fireplaces and different seating.

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14.5 km

Irchel Ridge Flow Trail

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Flowy trail just before the Hochwacht ...

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15.7 km

Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Irchels' Guard is part of an ancient alarm system that was used until the 19th century. Alarms were used to relay signals, which in turn were registered by another …

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18.9 km

Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands

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Start a bit steep, then long and flowig. Lift the front wheel at the brook 😏

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20.0 km

View of Forenirchel

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View, Bänkli, fireplace

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

6.95 km

2.51 km

844 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

9.12 km

5.43 km

3.51 km

1.10 km

188 m

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Friday 26 June

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