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Sihlwald to the urban jungle

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Sihlwald to the urban jungle

Easy

4.7

(11)

181

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Sihlwald to the urban jungle

00:57

16.2km

40m

Cycling

You can't just ignore the Sihlwald forest as the starting point for this tour. Plan time to explore one of Switzerland's most important nature parks. The fascinating flora and fauna hold many surprises, such as amphibians, beavers, and rare mushrooms. If you're more into bird's-eye views, you'll also find several…

by ZURICH RIDES

Last updated: July 18, 2025

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Sihlwald Visitor Center and Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center provides information for your excursion into the wilderness. It also houses a bookstore and a natural history museum. Idyllically situated directly on the banks of the Sihl …

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5.22 km

Bridge Over the Sihl

Highlight • Bridge

Very pleasant climate in summer.

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5.29 km

Sihl riverside path

Highlight • Trail

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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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.49 km

3.72 km

1.83 km

1.69 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

8.67 km

5.93 km

1.20 km

303 m

104 m

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Friday 8 May

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February 24, 2024

You can't just ignore the Sihlwald forest as the starting point for this tour. Plan time to explore one of Switzerland's most important nature parks. The fascinating flora and fauna hold many surprises, such as amphibians, beavers, and rare mushrooms. If you're more into bird's-eye views, you'll also

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Sihl riverside path

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