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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlbrugg

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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlbrugg

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Sihlwald Forest Trail – Sihlwald Forest Trail loop from Sihlbrugg

04:35

16.5km

290m

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: May 14, 2026

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7.16 km

Viewpoint Bench Overlooking the Sihltal

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Horgerberg to the Chrebsbach, this vantage point is on the way.

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7.23 km

Wooden Water Trough

Highlight • Structure

7.79 km

Otters in the Zurich Sihlwald Wilderness Park

Highlight • Structure

Otters originally inhabited the banks of all Swiss waterways up to 1,600 metres above sea level. In 1989, the otter was considered extinct in Switzerland. From 2009, otters have been documented again sporadically in Grisons, Ticino and Geneva. In spring 2015, a female with two juveniles was spotted between Berne and Thun thanks to a camera trap.

In wildpark you can see this cute animals and learn a little about them.

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7.90 km

Sihlwald Visitor Center and Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center provides information for your excursion into the wilderness. It also houses a bookstore and a natural history museum. Idyllically situated directly on the banks of the Sihl River, the grounds feature an otter enclosure, fire pits, and a wilderness playground.

There is also a restaurant with a lovely garden.

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8.97 km

Sihlwald Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

The Sihlwald is a pristine natural forest south of Zurich where logging has been prohibited for years. Fallen giants of trees, moss-covered trunks, and dense foliage create a wild and romantic atmosphere. Along the Sihl River, you'll experience tranquility, birdsong, and a pure connection with nature – true wilderness right on the city's doorstep.

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