Above the roofs of Zurich

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Switzerland

Zurich

Above the roofs of Zurich

Moderate

4.0

(6)

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Above the roofs of Zurich

00:54

13.8km

160m

Cycling

Would you like to cool down? Then this panoramic tour over the roofs of the city followed by a cool-down in the Limmat is just right for you.

The tour starts at the State Museum and winds along the Limmat on the cycle path to the Kornhausbrücke. You pass the…

by ZURICH RIDES

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 75 m for 322 m

After 13.4 km for 322 m

Waypoints

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12 m

Swiss National Museum, Zurich

Highlight • Historical Site

History of the National Museum, Zurich
The 19th century is generally considered the century of nations and nation-states. While the construction of memorials, monuments, and institutions progressed rapidly in other …

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294 m

Platzspitz Park

Highlight • Natural

Platzspitz Park, between Sihl and Limmat, is one of the oldest green spaces in Zurich.

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1.07 km

Schindlergut Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

The Schindlergut park consists of a historical and a modern part of the park and is located in the Unterstrass district.

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3.08 km

Public Water Fountain

4.23 km

View of Zurich from the Waid

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Waid you have a wide view over Zurich and all the way to the lake. On clear days you can even see the Alps in the distance. The …

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5.52 km

Public Water Fountain

8.46 km

Flussbad Au-Höngg

Highlight • Beach

The Au-Höngg river bath is located on the Werdinsel in the northwest of Zurich, in the Höngg district. On one side the Limmat flows past the island, on the other …

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10.4 km

Public Water Fountain

11.9 km

Unterer Letten river pool

Highlight • River

The Oberer Letten river pool is a public river swimming pool in the city of Zurich. Entry is free, the pool is only suitable for good swimmers. The pool is …

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13.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

3.31 km

2.76 km

2.66 km

683 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

3.12 km

242 m

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

March 7, 2024

Would you like to cool down? Then this panoramic tour over the roofs of the city followed by a cool-down in the Limmat is just right for you.
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