Lower Waterfall – Pfäffikersee Circular Trail loop from Pfäffikon

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Switzerland

Zurich

Lower Waterfall – Pfäffikersee Circular Trail loop from Pfäffikon

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Lower Waterfall – Pfäffikersee Circular Trail loop from Pfäffikon

06:18

23.0km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Giwiggsenriet

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Tobelweiher

Lake

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Luppmenweiher

Lake

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Rosinli Mountain Restaurant & View of Lake Pfäffikon

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Restaurant reopened!

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Bachtel View

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Two benches and a simple fireplace, but above all a great view of the Bachtel and, with good visibility, far into the Alps.

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12.5 km

Middle of three turbine houses. The top one was where the Bäretswil wastewater treatment plant is now. Since there was no space for a factory in the Tobel, the energy had to be transmitted mechanically via wire ropes.

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13.0 km

Lower Tower

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The tower was built in 1880. However, the interior work with turbines was never completed, as the associated factory, for which the energy was intended, was not built.

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13.4 km

Kemptnertobel Waterfall

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Especially in summer the Chämtner Tobel is always worth a detour for 2- and 4-legged friends. Not only the Tobel provides great shade and pleasant temperatures, the Chämtnerbach also lets …

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13.6 km

Lower Waterfall

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Also worth seeing, even if the upper waterfall is of course more impressive.

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20.2 km

Pfäffikersee

Nature Reserve

20.8 km

Pfäffikersee Circular Trail

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The circular hike around the lake is worthwhile. Whether on foot or by bike - you always have great views of the mountains and nature.

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21.5 km

Giwiggsenriet

Nature Reserve

22.2 km

Lake Pfäffikon

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Pfäffikersee
The Pfäffikersee is a 3.3 km² lake in the Zurich Oberland, Switzerland, with a catchment area of 40 km².
The Pfäffikersee lies in a valley on the western edge …

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