Caution is advised in the Sihlwald. The heavy snow load can cause branches to break suddenly. Winter service is reduced at Langenberg Wildlife Park.

Sihlwald tour

Circular bike tour Sihlwald

Season

All season

Leisurely, one-hour circular bicycle tour for families and recreational sports people. At first the way is flat along the River Sihl and afterwards through the forest wilderness of the Sihlwald nature discovery park.

More informations

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families

Contact

Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich
Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
Tel. +41 (0)44 722 55 22

www.wildnispark.ch

From Zurich the journey can be made with the bicycle. It is about 15 km from the centre of the city to Sihlwald railway station. The ride on the Sihl valley cycle path (route 94) takes about 45 to 60 minutes.

  • child-friendly

Season

All season

Route-information

Length
11.60 km
Altitude difference ascent
230 m
Altitude difference descent
230 m
Time required
55 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy

Arrival

Starting point
Bahnhof Sihlwald (Altitude: 481 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Bahnhof Sihlwald (Altitude: 481 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

Signalization

The cycling route is not specially marked.

Safety advices

Take care when crossing the Sihltal road. Otherwise the route goes exclusively on traffic-free tracks and roads.

Infrastructure

  • Playground
  • Picnicplace
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet

Possibilities for catering

Barbecue area at the visitor centre area, and barbecue areas along the way at Bodenmatt and Streuboden.

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