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Kyburg Castle – Eschenberg Tower loop from Winterthur

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Kyburg Castle – Eschenberg Tower loop from Winterthur

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Kyburg Castle – Eschenberg Tower loop from Winterthur

04:13

14.3km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

Bruderhaus Wildlife Park

Highlight • Natural

Native and formerly native wild animals. Free admission.

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5.80 km

Kyburg Bridge (Linsental Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

The Kyburg Bridge or Linsental Bridge was built in 1845/46 and reinforced in 1941.
It is the oldest wooden bridge in the city that still stands in its original location.
As the only wooden bridge on the Töss, the suspension bridge still serves road traffic at its original location today.
The building is listed.

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6.48 km

Kyburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

After the easy ride along the Töss, the climb to Kyburg begins. A steep 160 meters in altitude! But the effort is definitely worth it, because the castle of the same name, which was first mentioned in 1027, sits at the top of the rocky spur. If you don't feel like taking a history lesson, you can take a break in one of the restaurants or look forward to the upcoming, rapid descent.

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7.64 km

Forest Gorge Trail

Highlight • Gorge

Here, the first part goes steeply downhill. If you don't have proper footwear, you'll have to be careful. Danger of slipping!

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8.28 km

View of Kyburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bench with unobstructed view through the trees on the Kyburg.

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11.3 km

Eschenberg Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Traditional excursion economy on the Eschenberg. restaurant-eschenberg.ch
Quote from the menu "....known for its excellent cordon bleus."

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12.4 km

Eschenberg Tower

Highlight • Monument

From the 31.5 meter high steel construction from 1888 you have a great view over Winterthur and the local recreation area Stadtwald Eschenberg. You can reach the viewing platform via 167 steps. If the visibility is good, you can see the Alps from here.

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

4.33 km

449 m

429 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.37 km

3.38 km

1.21 km

270 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Kyburg Castle – Eschenberg Tower loop from Winterthur

Bruderhaus playground

Bruderhaus Wildlife Park

Kyburg Bridge (Linsental Bridge)

Kyburg Castle

Forest Gorge Trail

View of Kyburg Castle

Eschenberg Inn

Eschenberg Tower

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