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Circular hike to the Elefantenbach

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Zurich

Circular hike to the Elefantenbach

Moderate

4.7

(119)

455

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Circular hike to the Elefantenbach

02:03

7.25km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: January 9, 2025

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Start point

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588 m

Wehrenbach Stream

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Very nice nature-oriented walking path between Balgrist and Witikon, which is not something you would necessarily expect there. ✌🏻😎🤘🏻

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Stone Bridge over Stöckentobelbach

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It looks like in Ticino, but is in the city of Zurich.

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5.42 km

Stone Elephant in Elefantenbach Gorge

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Elephant stream is called the brook in the Stöckentobel-symbol for it is the stone elephant, which the beautification club Zurich 1898 further down in the riverbed built. Where the unusual name comes from is not clear. But already on the wild card from the years 1843-1851 the brook is called by the Stöckentobel as "Elephantenbach". The elephant stands in the middle of the stream and invites you to play and linger. A fire pit with seating is also available.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

1.87 km

1.04 km

653 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

1.06 km

1.01 km

181 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Trail Reviews

Stefan Z.

July 17, 2022, ZH Wanderung Elefantentobel

We actually wanted to go hiking in the Alpstein today. Since I sprained my ankle yesterday and my colleague had to work half a day if necessary, we looked for a shady alternative. When we left the Burgwies tram stop at around 3:00 p.m., it was really hot. The ascent along the creek was mostly in the shade and you didn't notice the heat. From the Trichterhausenmühle we went mostly under the sun and on tar through Witikon. From the signpost Sagenraintobel / Elefant we went down rather steeply in the forest. This tour in the city of Zurich is ideal for hot days and you don't notice anything of the big city on the outskirts of which you are staying.

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Circular hike to the Elefantenbach

Wehrenbach Stream

Stone Bridge over Stöckentobelbach

Stone Elephant in Elefantenbach Gorge

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