The Zürichsee-Weg (Lake Zurich trail): Stage 7 Rapperswil to Stäfa

An easy hike through rolling hills.

Also in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland

Hiking Easy

Distance
15 km
Ascent
335 m
Descent
273 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
403 m
High Point
551 m
Gradient
8˚
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The Zürichsee-Weg (Lake Zurich trail): Stage 7 Rapperswil to Stäfa Map

Pulling away from the lakeside, stage 7 of the hike climbs up into the hills giving you fantastic views of the Glarus and Central Swiss Alps before coming back into the beautiful old town of Stäfa.

Description

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

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Picturesque
  • Wild flowers
  • Water features

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