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Bezirk Bülach
Freienstein-Teufen

Bruder Lienert Cave – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Altes Schloss Teufen

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Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Bülach
Freienstein-Teufen

Bruder Lienert Cave – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Altes Schloss Teufen

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4.6

(5)

30

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Bruder Lienert Cave – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Altes Schloss Teufen

01:36

5.38km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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723 m

Bruder Lienert Cave

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The whole story about Brother Lienert and his cave:
freienstein-teufen.ch/public/upload/assets/303/Bruederlienert.pdf

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949 m

Hörnli Peak (668 m)

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3

1.26 km

Nice view and great barbecue area. At the same time the castle site for the former high watch, one of many in this area.

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4

1.28 km

Lookout

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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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5

1.29 km

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint

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Nice view towards Eglisau. Good BBQ area!

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6

3.06 km

Overgrown Trail Sign

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Very strange. It must have been hanging there for a few years - or even decades. There it says (presumably) "Berg-am-Irchel", "Dättlikon" and "Neftenbach".

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7

3.17 km

Bench Above Schartenflue

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Beautiful spot just above the rocky river. Beautiful views and lots of nature!

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8

3.21 km

Wonderful geological and botanical feature. With a detour from the hiking trail you can make a spectacular loop under the rocks and in the special flora. You can then climb …

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5.38 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

1.86 km

942 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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