10 routes · Hiking
The Zürichsee-Weg (Lake Zurich trail): Stage 10 Küsnacht Zurich Burgwies
The final stage of the Lake Zurich trail takes you from rolling countryside to bright city lights!
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 166 m
- Descent
- 129 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 411 m
- High Point
- 561 m
- Gradient
- 6˚
The Zürichsee-Weg (Lake Zurich trail) is a wonderful way to explore Zurich’s glistening lake and its surrounding woodlands, streams, marshlands and historical gems. Come across castles with mountain backdrops, elegant villas with sandy beaches to take a dip and medieval villages to welcome you in for a pitstop on this epic 10 stage circular hike.
Description
The final stage of the tour takes you to the small towns of Rumensee and Schübelweiher, through an expansive forest and pastures before entering the built up streets of downtown Zurich.
Sources https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/routes/route/etappe-01477.html https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sport/lake-zurich-circular-tour
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Water features
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