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

Zurich–Sihlwald

Biketour Zurich–Sihlwald along the River Sihl

Season

All season

This cycling route leads from Zurich's town centre to the wilderness in Sihlwald and for most of the way on car-free tracks, always follows the bank of the River Sihl (regional cycle route 94).

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

There is also the possibility on continuing with a cycling circuit through the Sihlwald, see the route proposal "Sihlwald circuit".

Season

All season

Route-information

Length
14.80 km
Amount untarred route
7.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
103 m
Altitude difference descent
31 m
Time required
< 2h
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy

Arrival

Starting point
Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Sihlpost) (Altitude: 408 m)
Arrival by public transport
Zürich HB Timetable SBB
Destination
Sihlwald, Areal Besucherzentrum (Altitude: 485 m)
Arrival by public transport
Sihlwald, Bahnhof Timetable SBB

Signalization

Red signpost of Veloland Switzerland with the route number 94.

Safety advices

The route runs practically the whole way on cycle paths, residential area roads and forest tracks, and only a few main roads have to be crossed.

Equipment / Equipment rent

Bicycle hire possible at the ""Rent a Bike"" rental station at Zurich main station.

Infrastructure

Visitor centre with information, museum and shop

  • Playground
  • Picnicplace
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet

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