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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

01:58

25.4km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.95 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.02 km

Towards Hochwacht

Highlight • Trail

Trail also suitable for older semesters. :-)

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13.4 km

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view towards Eglisau. Good BBQ area!

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13.4 km

Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Irchels' Guard is part of an ancient alarm system that was used until the 19th century. Alarms were used to relay signals, which in turn were registered by another …

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18.6 km

Beautiful view of the wine country and with a clear view of the Alps. The view compensates for the steep ascent by bike to the foot of the tower. For the hungry, it has two fireplaces and different seating.

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20.3 km

Ascent to Irchel

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice alternative to the asphalted Hubstrasse on the Hub. It goes along the Tobelbach on a gravel road to the rear Hub, then on asphalt to the upper hub. In between quite steep, slightly challenging climb to the Tobelbach.

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23.1 km

Museum Neftenbach

Highlight • Historical Site

Fine tarte flambée desserts

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24.6 km

Töss

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The Töss and the river along in and of itself highly recommended. I only question the highlight here. Point on a bridge on a busy road. And Tössegg is also …

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25.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

2.35 km

1.10 km

995 m

333 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

7.95 km

5.12 km

748 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

23°C

8°C

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Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

Forest View Near Zurich

Towards Hochwacht

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint

Lookout

Irchel Tower

Ascent to Irchel

Museum Neftenbach

Töss

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