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Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Horgen
Hirzel

Hirzel Heights – Horgener Pond loop from Hirzel

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Horgen
Hirzel

Hirzel Heights – Horgener Pond loop from Hirzel

Moderate

4.3

(9)

71

hikers

Hirzel Heights – Horgener Pond loop from Hirzel

02:33

9.07km

190m

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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870 m

View of the Alps from Hirzel

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Great view over the country...
But unfortunately it was spoiled by a few idiots who set off fireworks on New Year's Eve and didn't think it was necessary to take their rubbish back with them... January 9, 2025

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2

1.48 km

Hirzel Heights

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Beautiful view of the Alps and towards Lake Zurich / Eastern Switzerland

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3

1.84 km

View from Hirzel Höhi

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A wonderful vantage point where you can see on all sides. An all-round view, Lake Zurich, Glarus Alps, Zug and much further, depending on the view.

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4

2.14 km

Mailbox

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Someone made something beautiful, or had it made.
Not only for the owner, but also for the people who pass by here.
I once looked up what the exact name …

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5

3.64 km

Viewpoint on the Albis Chain

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The cozy little bench invites you to relax.

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6

5.60 km

Horgner Bergweiher

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Here you can walk around. It always looks different depending on the season. The nearby restaurant Kreuz invites you to linger with a view of the pond.

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7

5.90 km

Horgener Pond

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Nice quiet area, fire pit and Vitaparcour is nearby.

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8

7.40 km

Gasthaus Zum Alten Posthof

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The restaurant is currently closed from Monday to Wednesday. Beautiful panoramic terrace in summer

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9.07 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

1.92 km

1.20 km

316 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

2.32 km

1.02 km

621 m

291 m

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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