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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands loop from Embrach-Rorbas

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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands loop from Embrach-Rorbas

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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands loop from Embrach-Rorbas

02:34

21.6km

570m

Running

Hard run. 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 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Roman Path Along the Railway

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a nice narrow trail along the tracks.

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2.80 km

Blindensteg Bridge over the Töss River

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Small pedestrian bridge over the Töss.

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2.80 km

Blindensteg

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Behind the beautiful blind bridge is a dark story. The name of the picturesque little bridge over the Töss goes back to the pastor Max Rebmann, who refused to abjure …

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6.24 km

Irchelturm

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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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9.19 km

Viewpoint

9.61 km

Irchel

Forest

10.1 km

The narrow path is great for walking. On one side it is bounded by impressive rock formations, on the other by a wooden railing. Behind it, the terrain drops steeply and offers you a magnificent view.

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12.7 km

Lookout

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The Irchels' Guard is part of an ancient alarm system that was used until the 19th century. Alarms were used to relay signals, which in turn were registered by another …

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16.1 km

Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands

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Start a bit steep, then long and flowig. Lift the front wheel at the brook 😏

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21.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.63 km

2.13 km

1.64 km

1.32 km

1.29 km

199 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.77 km

3.16 km

2.75 km

994 m

749 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands loop from Embrach-Rorbas

Roman Path Along the Railway

Blindensteg Bridge over the Töss River

Blindensteg

Irchelturm

Schartenflue

Lookout

Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands

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