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Pfannenstiel Tower • Panorama view over Zürich

Easy
.5 h
.5 k
10m
10m

Beautiful panorama views from this 35m tall observation tower in the hills southeast of Zürich. Reached by a short, easy walk from parking or bus stop.

Pfannenstiel Weg • Forest & ravine trail near Zürich

Easy
3.5 h
11.3 k
180m
430m

Forest trail along the Pfannenstiel ridge east of Zürich lake to an observation tower with panorama views of the Zürich region. Then descend through a ravine following a stream to Lake Zürich.

Albispass Hochwacht Tower • Panorama viewpoint over Zürich lake

Easy
1 h
3.2 k
70m
70m

Easy short walk through the forest to reach this 33m tall observation tower. Climb 152 steps to a beautiful panorama view across Zürich lake and countryside.

Zürich Loorenkopf – Circular forest walk to observation tower

Easy
1.25 h
4 k
90m
90m

Easy walk through Zürich forest to observation tower. Climb 152 steps to a panorama view across Zürich.

Uetliberg • Viewpoint over Zurich

Easy

Short train ride from Zürich and easy walk to panorama viewpoint over Zürich city with mountain views, with restaurant, picnic areas and playground.

Zurich Region

Bachtel Kulm • Short hike to Zürich panorama

Moderate
1.5 h
3 k
250m
250m

Short hike to a panorama viewpoint of the Zürich region, with a tall tower to climb, fun playground, restaurant with ice cream sundaes.

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