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Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald - The walk leads from the Albis pass to the Hochwacht observation tower and then further through the wetlands of Waldmatt. Afterwards the ascent follows Albishorn and on to Bürglen - the highest point of the walk - before it then descends to Tüfenbach.
Hochwacht observation tower is always open.
The walk is possible all year round.
153 Steps up to an unlimited panorama over the whole wilderness park of Zurich and beyond: from the Black Forest to the Säntis, the Glarus Alps, Lake of Zug, Rigi, Pilatus, and the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Directly next the the Hochwacht observation tower there are two barbecue areas with various seating facilities as well as a table and bench combination.
Schnabelburg was given to the town of Zurich by the Hapsburgs, who had remained neutral during a hostile retaliation campaign. Today only the foundation walls are visible.
Zwischen 1624 und 1798 war die Albishochwacht Teil des Zürcher Alarmsystems bestehend aus 23 Hochwachten. Im Jahre 1792 wurde von hier eines der ersten Alpenpanoramen gezeichnet.
View from the Uetliberg over the Lake of Zurich as far as Säntis and from the Lake of Zug to the Rigi.
Blick über Uetliberg, Zürich und Zürichsee.
Die Feuerstelle Albisboden liegt auf dem Weg zum Hochwachtturm. Es sind drei Bänke, sowie zwei Tisch-Bankgarnituren vorhanden.
Mountain restaurant with a panorama
All season
