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Zurich
Andelfingen
Flaach

Light Forest Thurauen – View of the River Thur loop from Tambu, der Trommler

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Switzerland
Zurich
Andelfingen
Flaach

Light Forest Thurauen – View of the River Thur loop from Tambu, der Trommler

Moderate

4.7

(38)

153

hikers

Light Forest Thurauen – View of the River Thur loop from Tambu, der Trommler

02:23

9.21km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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492 m

Light Forest Thurauen

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A special form of forest is widespread in the Thurauen: the light forest. It is of great importance for biodiversity and highly valued for a relaxing walk.

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2.54 km

Birdwatching hide at Eisvogelwand

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Observation point to view the nature reserve without disturbing the animals

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3.41 km

Eggrank

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Gravel bank in a large thur loop. Depending on the water level, the gravel bank is flooded to different extents. Very popular and accordingly busy picnic place.

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4.29 km

The Thur Bridge near Alten is a covered wooden bridge with a roadway and bike, footpath. It was built in 1992 (replacement building) and is the longest unlimited wooden bridge over the Thur.

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6.80 km

Birdwatching Hide at Thur River

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Well-protected observation hut from where you can watch birds and other animals.

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8.63 km

Picnic Area by the Thur River

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Small fireplace directly on the Thur.

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8.74 km

View of the River Thur

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Very nice corner for cycling

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8.77 km

Thur Bridge

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An anecdote about the Elliker Bridge: During the Second World War, the bridges near the border were charged with explosive charges. Fortunately, there was no need to actually trigger them. …

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9.21 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.35 km

2.49 km

245 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

3.56 km

261 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

35°C

21°C

24 %

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