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Greifensee Outflow and Weir – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

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Switzerland

Zurich

Greifensee Outflow and Weir – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

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Greifensee Outflow and Weir – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

02:27

41.9km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.83 km for 105 m

After 17.5 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.88 km

Barbecue area at Irchelpark

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Nice barbecue area with table and bench

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17.1 km

Greifensee Outflow and Weir

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Nice spot for a little break. Dam, clear water and an alpine panorama.

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17.5 km

Viewing platform at Greifensee

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a short walkway leads to the platform with two benches. A great place to take a break.

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18.0 km

View of Greifensee and the Alps

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To enjoy this view you need a cloudless sky and good visibility. The broad massif of Glärnisch can be seen on the left. The 3-thousand-meter Tödi (the highest in the back row on the right in the picture) belongs to the Urn Alps.

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23.1 km

Stairs and ramp at pedestrian underpass, Zurich

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Main street with underpass, slow down stairs, pedestrians can be seen late

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25.8 km

Forest Singletrack Trail Zurich

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32.5 km

Buchenberg Observation Tower Trail

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to drive on both sides

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32.9 km

Hardwald Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 42-meter-high Hardwald observation tower was built entirely from local wood and was inaugurated in 2022. There are a total of 210 steps to climb until you reach the top platform and are rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the entire region. The tower has a barbecue area, a fountain and toilet facilities.

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34.9 km

Häuligrueb

Forest

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

6.43 km

6.07 km

3.34 km

358 m

357 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

17.1 km

3.29 km

378 m

282 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

19°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Greifensee Outflow and Weir – Hardwald Observation Tower loop from Zürich Affoltern

Barbecue area at Irchelpark

Greifensee Outflow and Weir

Viewing platform at Greifensee

View of Greifensee and the Alps

Stairs and ramp at pedestrian underpass, Zurich

Forest Singletrack Trail Zurich

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