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Water lifting wheel – Hegstenbrücke loop from Glattfelden

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Switzerland

Zurich

Water lifting wheel – Hegstenbrücke loop from Glattfelden

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Water lifting wheel – Hegstenbrücke loop from Glattfelden

01:52

32.5km

290m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Neeracherried

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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837 m

Water lifting wheel

Highlight • Structure

A water wheel has recently been installed in the Glatt below the Glattfelden train station. This should allow the meadows to be irrigated again as they used to be. The …

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1.36 km

Diversity of water birds on the Glatt

Highlight • River

If you watch it, you will always find different water birds. Some catch the fish in flight. Interesting to watch. The most common are ducks.

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2.82 km

Switching from asphalt to single trail directly on the Glattufer. Runs parallel to the official cycle route. Less traffic, even quieter, few pedestrians, mainly walkers with their pets 🦮🐕‍🦺. Easy trail that is easy for everyone to ride.

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5.77 km

Spinnerei Jakobstal

Ruins

6.10 km

View of a lost place

Highlight • Monument

The former Jakobstal spinning mill has been decaying for over 40 years. It is a ruin that no one is allowed to enter. It is a beautiful photo opportunity of a place where time has stood still.

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9.78 km

Neeracherried Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

A visit to the control room is always worth it.

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10.5 km

Neeracherried – a bird paradise

Highlight • Natural Monument

With an area of 105 hectares, the Neeracherried is one of the last large fens in Switzerland. It is mowed regularly and grazed on the fringes, providing a habitat for …

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29.8 km

Hegstenbrücke

Highlight • Bridge

Nice bike route between Zweideln and Bülach.

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30.4 km

One of the many water steps on the Glatt

Highlight • River

There are many water steps on the Glatt. The water flows on at a rapid pace. The stones are slippery and covered with aquatic plants. There are always fishermen on the banks. Lots of walkers and bikers. Simply beautiful.

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32.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

11.9 km

5.10 km

923 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

4.23 km

1.51 km

126 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

26°C

11°C

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Water lifting wheel – Hegstenbrücke loop from Glattfelden

Water lifting wheel

Diversity of water birds on the Glatt

Chellerhal single trail

View of a lost place

Neeracherried Nature Reserve

Neeracherried – a bird paradise

Hegstenbrücke

One of the many water steps on the Glatt

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