Bench with a view of the Alps – Gattikerweiher loop from Sood-Oberleimbach

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Bench with a view of the Alps – Gattikerweiher loop from Sood-Oberleimbach

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Bench with a view of the Alps – Gattikerweiher loop from Sood-Oberleimbach

03:27

52.2km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 51.0 km for 82 m

After 51.2 km for 82 m

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Train Station

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7.04 km

Sihltal Valley and Riverside Path

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The Sihl Valley is the Swiss valley through which the Sihl flows.
The Sihl Valley begins in the Alps of the canton of Schwyz. At the Saas Pass, which leads from the upper Sihl Valley to the Klön Valley, there is a Sihlseeli, a small mountain lake through which the Sihl does not flow. With the Sihlsee, a reservoir in the canton of Schwyz, the Sihl is used to generate electricity for the Swiss Federal Railways. Two dams were built when the power plant was built. The Sihl Valley extends to the gates of the city of Zurich. The Sihl Valley is home to the towns of Biberbrugg, Sihlbrugg, Langnau am Albis, Adliswil and the natural Sihlwald forest as well as the Langenberg wildlife park.
In Sihlbrugg Station, the main Zurich-Zug axis, a continuation of the Gotthard Railway, crosses the Sihl Valley. The railway line to Zurich, which belongs to the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn (SZU), branches off from there. The Sihltal is also connected by a two-lane main road, which was the main connection axis from Zurich to the south (Zug, Arth-Goldau, Gotthard) until the opening of the motorway through the Knonaueramt. The connection to the communities on the left bank of Lake Zurich and to those beyond the Albis chain is ensured by various bus lines. From Adliswil, the Adliswil–Felsenegg cable car leads to Felsenegg.

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38.7 km

Bench with a view of the Alps

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Anyone who tackles the slight ascent towards Moorschwand will be royally rewarded for the few meters in altitude: weather permitting, many of the most famous Alpine peaks are within reach (Säntis, Glärnisch and many more).

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40.1 km

View of Lake Zurich

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From here you have a beautiful unobstructed view of Lake Zurich.

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42.1 km

View of Oberrieden and Lake Zurich

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The Ebnetstrasse picnic area is a fantastic stopover for touring cyclists who want to take a break while enjoying the breathtaking views of Oberrieden and Lake Zurich. It is the perfect place to take a break, enjoy a snack and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

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43.8 km

View of Lake Zurich

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Short climb. Directly above the village and before the forest. This viewpoint can even be reached by car. There is a panorama board with the names of the peaks

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