Irchel Tower – Rütelbuck Forest Hut loop from Dättlikon

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Irchel Tower – Rütelbuck Forest Hut loop from Dättlikon

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Irchel Tower – Rütelbuck Forest Hut loop from Dättlikon

02:29

8.65km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.10 km

Irchelturm

Highlight • Viewpoint

At an altitude of 666 meters, the observation tower Irchel - in this form as a 63-meter-high steel structure since 1983. Its predecessor was built in 1930. You can climb …

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1.45 km

Beautiful view of the wine country and with a clear view of the Alps. The view compensates for the steep ascent by bike to the foot of the tower. For the hungry, it has two fireplaces and different seating.

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2.50 km

Forest Grill Area

Highlight • Rest Area

4.56 km

Rütelbuck Forest Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice for grilling!

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5.00 km

Irchel

Forest

6.11 km

Irchel Peak (694 m)

Highlight • Summit

7.96 km

Breitmatthütte Dittlheim

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Wonderful cabin with a fountain, fire pit, patio, benches and even a toilet.

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8.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

821 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

2.62 km

608 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

21°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

May 16, 2026,Irchel-Turm – Rütelbuck Waldhütte Runde von Dättlikon

First, gardening early in the morning around the house. Spontaneously put on hiking boots 🥾 to defy the clouds 🌧️ and chase the sun ☀️. A successful hike with two deer we encountered.. we were more startled than they were 😂... as they were lightning fast...

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