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Switzerland
Zurich
Bezirk Winterthur
Pfungen

Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

Moderate

4.0

(5)

50

riders

Lookout – Irchel Tower loop from Pfungen

02:35

28.9km

570m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.39 km

View of Berg am Irchel

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11.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

12.6 km

Irchel Ridge Flow Trail

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Flowy trail just before the Hochwacht ...

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4

13.8 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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17.2 km

Irchel

Forest

6

18.4 km

Flow trail in the Zurich lowlands

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Start a bit steep, then long and flowig. Lift the front wheel at the brook 😏

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7

20.5 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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8

21.5 km

Irchel Tower

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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

21.6 km

Trail to Irchelturm

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Trail can also be driven towards the Irchelturm. Once wet is in the game, it gets challenging ...

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10

26.6 km

Museum Neftenbach

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Fine tarte flambée desserts

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B

28.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

4.08 km

1.61 km

1.46 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

14.0 km

6.71 km

4.69 km

2.36 km

699 m

483 m

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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