Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Lottstetten

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Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Lottstetten

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Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Lottstetten

03:28

41.7km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.0 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Wildlife Observation Hut at Riedwiesen

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Do you have the desire, time and patience to observe the wildlife? Then you've come to the right place!

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8.93 km

View of the Thurspitz Confluence

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The detour to the Thurspitz is also worthwhile from the south side.

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16.9 km

Lookout

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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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17.0 km

Irchel Ridge Flow Trail

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Flowy trail just before the Hochwacht ...

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19.2 km

Viewpoint

21.7 km

Root Trail Zurich

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Starts relatively tame but gets steeper and steeper. Again and again jumps, which can be bypassed. Extremely slippery when wet wg. mud and roots! Trail then ends in the next village

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22.4 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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