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Sihl riverside path – Hirzel Heights loop from Sood-Oberleimbach

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Sihl riverside path – Hirzel Heights loop from Sood-Oberleimbach

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Sihl riverside path – Hirzel Heights loop from Sood-Oberleimbach

03:20

50.9km

710m

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: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.33 km for 11 m

After 3.40 km for 5 m

After 3.51 km for 5 m

After 3.57 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.45 km

Sihl riverside path

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If you like to be in the middle of nature, in the coolness of the forest, then cycle along the Sihl. It is sometimes full on the weekends.

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2

3.48 km

Bridge Over the Sihl

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Very pleasant climate in summer.

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3

35.6 km

Hirzel Heights

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

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39.5 km

View of Lake Zurich

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From here you have a beautiful unobstructed view of Lake Zurich.

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41.5 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 …

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6

43.8 km

Gattikerweiher

Highlight • Lake

One of the most beautiful lakes in the middle of the forest, in my opinion.

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7

49.3 km

Sihl River Cycle Path

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Sihl cycle path idyllic unfortunately not completely passable at the moment

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8

50.4 km

Sihl Riverside Trail

Highlight • Trail

If you like to be in the middle of nature, in the cool of the forest, then ride your bike along the Sihl. It's only sometimes full on the weekends.

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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

18.4 km

3.37 km

1.54 km

870 m

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

930 m

733 m

233 m

170 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Friday 26 June

36°C

21°C

19 %

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