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Bezirk Winterthur

Irchel Tower – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Pfungen

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Bezirk Winterthur

Irchel Tower – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Pfungen

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Irchel Tower – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Pfungen

02:11

25.2km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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814 m

Töss

Highlight • River

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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2

6.22 km

Irchel Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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9.10 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

11.6 km

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view towards Eglisau. Good BBQ area!

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5

11.6 km

View of the Rhine from Irchel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Drive from Buchberg through the fog to Flaach and then ascent to the sun on the Irchel

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6

11.6 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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7

12.9 km

Towards Hochwacht

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Trail also suitable for older semesters. :-)

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15.5 km

Forenirchel

Viewpoint

9

19.5 km

Vineyards above Rorbas

Highlight • Natural

10

24.7 km

Bicycle and pedestrian bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Shapely bridge over the busy Weiachstrasse.

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B

25.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.75 km

3.22 km

2.91 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

10.3 km

9.33 km

4.75 km

652 m

215 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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