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Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – View of Katzensee loop from ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg

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Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – View of Katzensee loop from ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg

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Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – View of Katzensee loop from ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg

01:36

6.20km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Chatzesee, Chräenriet

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1.81 km

Katzensee (Lake Katzensee)

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Every year, once or twice a year, we have to go around the lake.

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1.94 km

Katzensee Steam Railway

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A beautiful garden restaurant belongs to the steam train

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2.70 km

The Oak Seedling of 1778

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The story of an oak seedling is beautifully presented, from its birth in 1778 to 1999 when Lothar swept across the country.
It's a shame that it doesn't say anywhere who built this beautiful complex.

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2.73 km

Katzensee Manor

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Villa in a secluded location on the lake with sawmill

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3.13 km

Barbecue area with lake view at Chatzesee (Chräenriet)

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Comfortable place for grilling with wooden benches.
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3.32 km

View of the Churfirsten from Chatzesee

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When the weather is nice, you have a beautiful view of the mountains.

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3.38 km

View of Katzensee

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Nice view of the Katzensee.
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4.66 km

View of Lake Katzensee

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Happy during the week, only not on Sunday.

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6.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.71 km

921 m

424 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

1.96 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Schweiz🇨🇭, ZH, Chatzesee Umrundung

At the Waldhaus Restaurant, there's also a steam train for you to ride. (60 years old)

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March 23, 2025,Catwalk × 2

Back in Zurich. First swim in Katzensee this year and two hikes around it (holiday fat burning)!

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April 24, 2026,Affoltern Zch (Um die 😺nseen)

Yes, very nice. Actually, I wanted to go to "open drumming" 🪘 at 7 p.m. in a cultural hall in Affoltern... but then I sat on a bench, had my evening snack, and you just enjoy it, and I thought - it's so beautiful here right now, and then one should go into a dark hall!?
The absolute "highlight" of …

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January 26, 2025,Rund um den Büsisee

Who doesn't know it from the radio? The Büsisee or, as it is marked on the map, the Katzensee. There is a parking lot right on the main road and a restaurant not far away. The circuit is easy and, despite being close to the city, very rural. The Zurich Oberland is also clearly visible.

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October 22, 2024,Katzensee und "Büsisee"

The origin of the word Katzensee has nothing to do with a cat. The lake was named after an Alemanni named Hatto in the 6th or 7th century AD. Over time, the "H" shifted to a "K" and the body of water became Kattosee, then Kattensee and finally Katzensee.

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Katzensee (Lake Katzensee) – View of Katzensee loop from ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg

Katzensee (Lake Katzensee)

Katzensee Steam Railway

The Oak Seedling of 1778

Katzensee Manor

Barbecue area with lake view at Chatzesee (Chräenriet)

View of the Churfirsten from Chatzesee

View of Katzensee

View of Lake Katzensee

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