Hirzel Heights – Bench with a view of the Alps loop from Schindellegi-Feusisberg

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Hirzel Heights – Bench with a view of the Alps loop from Schindellegi-Feusisberg

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Hirzel Heights – Bench with a view of the Alps loop from Schindellegi-Feusisberg

02:59

44.1km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.23 km for 253 m

After 10.6 km for 155 m

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1.28 km

View of Lake Zurich from Hüttenstrasse

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2.41 km

View of Hüttnersee and Lake Zurich

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From up here you have a fantastic view of Lake Hütten and Lake Zurich as well as the surrounding mountains.

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11.6 km

Reformed Church of Hirzel

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Hirzel is a town belonging to Horgen in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
From the dissolution of Horgen on May 13, 1773 until December 31, 2017, Hirzel was a politically independent municipality.
On January 1, 2018, Hirzel was merged again with the municipality of Horgen.
The population during the last centuries can be described as rural and agricultural. Since 1950, more new buildings have been built.
Sightseeing attractions:
– The birthplace of Johanna Spyri (Meta-Heusser-Heim) and the Spyrimuseum are internationally known due to the popularity of the fictional character “Heidi”.
– The moorland landscapes of the Hirzel in combination with the hills and forests are typical of the Hirzel.
– The hilly landscape with its many large old linden trees on every drumlin is a popular motif for landscape paintings and landscape photographs. From the Zimmerberg ridge above Höchi you can enjoy an impressive view of the Sihlwald and the surrounding hills and mountains.
– The old mule track from Lake Zug to Horgen on Lake Zurich leads over the Hirzel Höhi and is now signposted. Goethe also wrote about the steep path from the Sihlbrugg over the Rübgarten, on which he continued after a rest in the “Krone” Sihlbrugg.
– The Reformed Church from 1620 with epitaphs from several centuries
– The Catholic Church of St. Anthony from 1991
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13.9 km

Hirzel Heights

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Beautiful view of the Alps and towards Lake Zurich / Eastern Switzerland

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17.1 km

Bench with a view of the Alps

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Anyone who tackles the slight ascent towards Moorschwand will be royally rewarded for the few meters in altitude: weather permitting, many of the most famous Alpine peaks are within reach (Säntis, Glärnisch and many more).

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17.2 km

Winding Gravel Path in Zurich Countryside

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24.6 km

View of Oberrieden and Lake Zurich

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The Ebnetstrasse picnic area is a fantastic stopover for touring cyclists who want to take a break while enjoying the breathtaking views of Oberrieden and Lake Zurich. It is the perfect place to take a break, enjoy a snack and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

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