No time to visit the Alps?

No problem! 

Hi. I'm Roland.
Welcome to "hikezurich.ch".
I grew up and live in Zurich with my wife and kids.
As a former world traveler and enthusiastic hiker,
I would love to show you the adventurous side of Zurich's local mountain.
The Üetliberg.

Join me on a "off-the-beaten-path-hiking-adventure" along winding paths and forgotten trails to the Üetliberg.

 

465 meters of elevation gain (first third of the hike)

396 meters of elevation loss (last third of the hike)

During the ascent, we will pass old “mountaineering huts.”
These date back to a time when city dwellers had neither the money nor the time to go to the Swiss Alps.
Therefore they practiced climbing and hiking on the Üetliberg.

After the ascent: Easy walk to the “Top of Zurich” viewpoint at the Uetliberg Uto Kulm.
Enjoy the 360° panorama over Zurich, the lake and, on a clear day, as far as the Alps.
If you feel like it: Climb the tower (admission fee).

The descent then becomes a little more adventurous again.
If you dare, we can take a path where you need to do a short "abseil" without harness.

 

Pure hiking time: approx. 2.5 to 3 hours

Total duration with photo stops and short breaks: approx. 3.5 to 4 hours

 

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Start / End:
We meet at 8.20 at the Groupmeetingpoint at Zurich-Hauptbahnhof (red cube in the mainhall)
We than catch the "Sihltalbahn" for a short ride to our Startingpint.
We finish the hike on a different place.
The Tram will bring us back to Zurich-Hauptbahnhof

 Bring with you:
Valid 24-hour public transport ticket for Zurich town area (zone 10)
Water (there is an opportunity to refill drinking water halfway through the hike)
Small snacks, energy bars

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