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Ruins of Glanzenberg – Veloroute 66 Along the Limmat loop from Dietikon

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Switzerland
Zurich

Ruins of Glanzenberg – Veloroute 66 Along the Limmat loop from Dietikon

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Ruins of Glanzenberg – Veloroute 66 Along the Limmat loop from Dietikon

01:45

6.92km

10m

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: February 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

1.02 km

Limmat River in Dietikon

Highlight • River

2

2.84 km

Schönenwerd Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of an island castle south of the Limmat, founded in the 11th century and remodeled several times up until the 14th century. Like Glanzenberg Castle on the other bank of the river, Schönenwerd was also destroyed by the Zurichers. The preserved foundations of the residential tower, palace, rampart and farm buildings are visible.

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3

4.98 km

Ruins of Glanzenberg

Highlight • Historical Site

The former town of Glanzenberg was located on the Limmat, which flowed 300 meters further north in the 13th century, on an area of 180 meters long and 45 (east side) to 110 (west side) meters wide. The 1.2 meter thick city wall had a main gate on the north side, while there were smaller passages towards the Limmat.

The city does not seem to have been completed: remnants of the city wall, some of which did not grow beyond the foundation pit, have been preserved. Parts of the moat on the land side are faintly visible in the terrain. Wooden and some stone buildings stood along the north, east and south walls. There is no clear evidence of violent destruction.

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4

5.34 km

Veloroute 66 Along the Limmat

Highlight • Cycleway

Veloroute 66 always runs along the Limmat. In some places you can watch birds excellently, in others you can take the ferry to the other bank. A really varied route!

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5

6.40 km

Dietikon Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Structure

The Limmat (Zeutichdeutsch Limet [lɪmət], older Limig [lɪmɪg], in the Aargau lower reaches today Limmig [lɪmːɪg]) is a river in Switzerland. It takes its name from Zurich on the last, 36 kilometer long section of the approximately 140-kilometer long Linth-Limmat river system. It flows at Gebenstorf in the Aare as its second largest tributary.

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6.92 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.77 km

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< 100 m

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Surfaces

4.62 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

6°C

41 %

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