Sihl River Path in the Sihlwald – Hirzel Heights loop from Au

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Sihl River Path in the Sihlwald – Hirzel Heights loop from Au

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Sihl River Path in the Sihlwald – Hirzel Heights loop from Au

02:39

31.2km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.55 km for 124 m

After 29.2 km for 55 m

After 29.3 km for 86 m

After 30.4 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.94 km

Highway Cross Country Turning Point

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Turning point of the six-part Highway Cross Country.

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8.00 km

View of Lake Zurich

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Good opportunity to take a little break.

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11.8 km

Highway Cross Country Section 3

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First real single trail in Highway Cross Country. It offers a lot of driving fun and requires light technical skills. It is easy to drive on both sides.

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12.3 km

Highway Cross Country Trail Section 2

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Can only be driven from the direction of Horgen. Very cool but after a short steep climb right at the beginning.

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16.4 km

Sihl River Path in the Sihlwald

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Beautiful cycle path along the river and through the Zurich Sihlwald Wilderness Park.

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19.5 km

Hirzel Heights

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

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24.5 km

Forest Flow Trail, Zurich

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Super flowiger trail, also good for beginners.

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31.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

7.30 km

3.20 km

3.19 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

9.17 km

4.09 km

3.70 km

2.91 km

488 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

9°C

4°C

12 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

May 1, 2024,Horgentrailride

I rode the cross country trail from Horgen again, cool root passages alternate in different forest sections on a single trail of almost 10 km, some of which are quite easy, there were only 2 sections 1x5m and 1x around 10m that I couldn't ride! Only the respective entrances to the route are sometimes quite hidden! The weather was really …

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