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 ZürichAlte 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.Map
Waypoints
Learning Trail: Small Animal Commune
Habitats for small mammals and reptilians









