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Ruins of Glanzenberg – Limmat River in Dietikon loop from Schöneggstrasse

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Ruins of Glanzenberg – Limmat River in Dietikon loop from Schöneggstrasse

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Ruins of Glanzenberg – Limmat River in Dietikon loop from Schöneggstrasse

01:24

5.45km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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1.47 km

Dietikon Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Structure

The Limmat (Zeutichdeutsch Limet [lɪmət], older Limig [lɪmɪg], in the Aargau lower reaches today Limmig [lɪmːɪg]) is a river in Switzerland. It takes its name from Zurich on the last, 36 kilometer long section of the approximately 140-kilometer long Linth-Limmat river system. It flows at Gebenstorf in the Aare as its second largest tributary.

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2.51 km

Lumpy Purple Can

Highlight • Monument

An oversized, slightly crushed aluminum can. You can read about its purpose on the can itself. Unfortunately, it's only in English. But the can blends in well with the landscape.

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2.52 km

Veloroute 66 Along the Limmat

Highlight • Cycleway

Veloroute 66 always runs along the Limmat. In some places you can watch birds excellently, in others you can take the ferry to the other bank. A really varied route!

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2.88 km

Ruins of Glanzenberg

Highlight • Historical Site

The former town of Glanzenberg was located on the Limmat, which flowed 300 meters further north in the 13th century, on an area of 180 meters long and 45 (east side) to 110 (west side) meters wide. The 1.2 meter thick city wall had a main gate on the north side, while there were smaller passages towards the Limmat.

The city does not seem to have been completed: remnants of the city wall, some of which did not grow beyond the foundation pit, have been preserved. Parts of the moat on the land side are faintly visible in the terrain. Wooden and some stone buildings stood along the north, east and south walls. There is no clear evidence of violent destruction.

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