Dachsen is a municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, characterized by its diverse landscapes. The region features a mix of agricultural land and forested areas, with the majestic Rhine Falls as a prominent natural landmark. Its location near the "Rhine knee" and varied topography provide a suitable environment for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, hiking, and more. The Rhine river also offers opportunities for waterside activities.
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468
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55.8km
02:23
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.6km
02:15
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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32.7km
01:35
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380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

51
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29.8km
01:32
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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40.7km
02:58
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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00:41
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110m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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25.7km
01:51
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170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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31.5km
01:56
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290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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165
hikers
6.94km
01:51
80m
80m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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12.8km
03:28
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180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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32
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9.29km
02:27
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90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.19km
01:07
40m
40m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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141
runners
22.4km
02:29
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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11.5km
01:14
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120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

29
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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30.7km
02:12
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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03:00
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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47.4km
03:49
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670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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17.2km
01:27
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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75
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50.2km
02:38
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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62.1km
04:31
1,220m
1,220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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27
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44.3km
02:40
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Dachsen offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The region features more than 100 routes across these sports.
The most prominent natural attraction in the Dachsen region is the Rhine Falls (Rheinfall), Europe's largest waterfall. It is 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, with up to 600,000 liters of water per second cascading down.
Yes, Dachsen offers scenic cycle routes suitable for road cycling. A comprehensive guide for planning these trips is available: Road Cycling Routes around Dachsen.
Dachsen features various hiking trails, including paths along the Rhine and through forested areas. Detailed information on routes can be found in the guide: Hiking around Dachsen.
Yes, Dachsen provides options for mountain biking. Information on available trails is compiled in the guide: MTB Trails around Dachsen.
Dachsen is suitable for touring cycling with routes exploring the landscapes. Guides like Cycling around Dachsen and Traffic-free bike rides around Dachsen offer detailed information.
Yes, Dachsen offers jogging routes through its diverse landscapes. Specific routes are detailed in the guide: Running Trails around Dachsen.
Dachsen features more than 100 routes, with over 23,000 visitors sharing their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars.
Dachsen offers traffic-free bike rides that can be suitable for families. The guide Traffic-free bike rides around Dachsen provides relevant route information.
Komoot offers several guides for Dachsen, including those for Road Cycling, Hiking, MTB Trails, and Running Trails.
Official information about the municipality of Dachsen, Switzerland, can be found on its website: www.dachsen.ch. The municipal administration can be reached at +41 52 647 60 60.

