Embrach, a municipality in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, is situated in a green valley between the slopes of the Blauen and Dettenberg. This geographical setting provides a varied landscape, with nearly half of its area covered by forests and a significant portion dedicated to agriculture. The region's natural features, including the Wildbach valley and proximity to rivers like the Töss, Rhine, and Glatt, create diverse terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, and…
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4.3
(55)
173
hikers
5.87km
01:36
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
hikers
20.1km
05:49
480m
480m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
15.5km
04:29
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
hikers
9.94km
02:36
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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172
riders
35.4km
03:15
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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91
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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79
riders
32.7km
03:08
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(6)
54
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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115
riders
109km
07:02
1,100m
1,100m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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107
riders
60.2km
04:03
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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69
riders
44.0km
02:43
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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61
riders
20.5km
01:23
240m
240m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.3
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86
riders
44.2km
02:05
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

85
riders
82.8km
03:45
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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78
riders
24.9km
01:21
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

64
riders
32.2km
01:29
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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13
riders
85.7km
05:10
910m
910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
36.9km
02:51
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
25.7km
01:59
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
45.2km
02:50
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
runners
7.45km
00:47
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.45km
00:59
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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12
runners
5.51km
00:35
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Embrach offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 213 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.49 stars from more than 7,000 visitors.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in Embrach. Routes around Irchel provide technical challenges, while cross-country options, including a technically easy winter loop, are also present. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Embrach guide.
Road cycling routes in Embrach traverse the Zurich lowlands, often crossing rivers like the Töss, Rhine, and Glatt. These routes incorporate scenic, sometimes hilly, terrain. The Road Cycling Routes around Embrach guide provides further details.
Embrach offers various hiking trails, ranging from easy to hard, suitable for different fitness levels. Popular routes include the "Roman Path Along the Railway – Töss Riverbank loop" and trails around the Haumühli Nature Reserve. The Hiking around Embrach guide details many options.
Embrach features routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options for touring cyclists and technically easy winter loops for mountain biking. Guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Embrach highlight less challenging paths.
Touring cycling routes in Embrach lead through areas like the Hardwald and past landmarks such as the Hardwald lookout tower. These routes offer exploration of the local landscape. The Cycling around Embrach guide provides specific route suggestions.
Embrach's landscape includes extensive forests, agricultural land, and rivers such as the Töss, Rhine, and Glatt. The Haumühli Nature Reserve is a notable highlight for experiencing local flora and fauna. The region is situated in the green valley of the Wildbach.
Outdoor activities in Embrach are popular on komoot, with 213 routes available. These routes have received an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars from 879 ratings. More than 7,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Embrach, covering various sports. Examples include Cycling around Embrach, MTB Trails around Embrach, and Hiking around Embrach. There are also guides for road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking.
The official website for the municipality of Embrach, Switzerland, is www.embrach.ch. This site provides general information about the municipality.
Yes, gravel biking is an available activity in Embrach. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Embrach, provides information on suitable routes for this sport.
The cycling terrain in Embrach is diverse, ranging from the flat Zurich lowlands to scenic, sometimes hilly, sections. Mountain biking trails can be technically demanding, while other routes offer easier, cross-country experiences. Forests and agricultural lands characterize much of the landscape.
Embrach offers routes suitable for beginners, particularly in touring cycling and some mountain biking. There are technically easy winter loops for mountain biking and traffic-free options for general cycling. These routes avoid overly challenging conditions.

