Sihlwald circular hiking trail

Immerse yourself in the wilderness of the forest

Season

All season

From Sihlwald railway station the hike crosses the Sihltal road and leads into the forest wilderness. The higher you climb up the spinner's trail, the wilder and more peaceful it becomes.

The trail leads from Sihlwald railway station, following the yellow hiking signs towards Albishorn, past roots and fallen tree trunks. After passing the idyllic little pond in the forest, the Albishornweiher, the trail zigzags up to the Albis ridge, where you will reach the Albishorn restaurant after an hour and a half. Then follow the ridge path south for about 15 minutes to the next signpost, where a path branches off to the right. From there, follow the yellow signpost along the edge of the forest across a meadow with magnificent views of the Zug region and the mountains. Back in the forest, the path leads down to the right to the next junction. There, turn left and follow the route down to Sihlbrugg Station. At the former Sihlbrugg railway station, follow the hiking trail on the right-hand side of the Sihl back to Sihlwald railway station.

More informations

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+

Contact

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

www.wildnispark.ch

If you have enough energy remaining, the trip can be concluded with a river walk without any height difference back to Sihlwald. The Zurich wilderness park museum in the Sihlwald visitor centre offers in-depth information as a conclusion.

Season

All season

Route-information

Length
13.30 km
Altitude difference ascent
525 m
Altitude difference descent
525 m
Time required
4 hours
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy

Arrival

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

Possibilities for catering

Albishorn Restaurant (directly on the route) and Schweikhof Restaurant (short detour). Various fire pits along the way.

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