Sihlwald bycicle tour

Circular bike tour Sihlwald

Season

All season

Leisurely, one-hour circular bicycle tour for families and recreational sports people. At first the way is flat along the River Sihl and afterwards through the forest wilderness of the Sihlwald nature discovery park.

The cycle route leads from the visitor centre past Sihlwald railway station and then over a road bridge to the right bank of the Sihl. Here, follow regional cycle route 94 upstream along the Sihl. Soon, the first barbecue area invites you to take a leisurely break on the banks of the Sihl. Here you can watch grey herons and dippers searching for food. Shortly before Sihlbrugg railway station, the route crosses the Sihl and then follows Sihltalstrasse south for 400 metres. Immediately after Waldhüsli, follow Schweikhofweg to the Eschentobel junction and turn right here onto Sihlwaldstrasse towards Langnau a.A. The gravel path winds its way uphill to the barbecue area at Streubodenhütte. Follow Sihlwaldstrasse through the impressive wilderness, pass two more forest huts and turn right at the next opportunity onto Häulibodenstrasse and enjoy the descent. A forest path parallel to Sihltalstrasse takes you back to Sihlwald, where you can end the day at the visitor centre.

More informations

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families

Contact

Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
Tel. +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

From Zurich the journey can be made with the bicycle. It is about 15 km from the centre of the city to Sihlwald railway station. The ride on the Sihl valley cycle path (route 94) takes about 45 to 60 minutes.

  • child-friendly

Season

All season

Route-information

Length
11.80 km
Altitude difference ascent
225 m
Altitude difference descent
225 m
Time required
1 hour
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy

Arrival

Starting point
Bahnhof Sihlwald (Altitude: 481 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Bahnhof Sihlwald (Altitude: 481 m)

Signalization

The cycling route is not specially marked.

Safety advices

Take care when crossing the Sihltal road. Otherwise the route goes exclusively on traffic-free tracks and roads.

Possibilities for catering

Barbecue area at the visitor centre area, and barbecue areas along the way at Bodenmatt and Streuboden.

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