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Switzerland
Zurich

Irchel Tower – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Andelfingen

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Switzerland
Zurich

Irchel Tower – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Andelfingen

Hard

3.0

(3)

12

riders

Irchel Tower – Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint loop from Andelfingen

04:01

56.3km

910m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.31 km

Näfbach

Highlight (Segment) • River

There is nothing to add!

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2

11.5 km

Töss

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The Töss and the river along in and of itself highly recommended. I only question the highlight here. Point on a bridge on a busy road. And Tössegg is also …

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3

20.6 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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23.9 km

Irchel

Forest

5

24.6 km

Towards Hochwacht

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Trail also suitable for older semesters. :-)

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6

24.7 km

Irchel Ridge Flow Trail

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Flowy trail just before the Hochwacht ...

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7

25.9 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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8

25.9 km

Hochwacht Irchel viewpoint

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Nice view towards Eglisau. Good BBQ area!

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38.7 km

Mülberg

Forest

10

49.7 km

Very nice view, depending on the weather from the Hegau volcanoes to the Prealps and far into the Alps.

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56.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

6.75 km

5.12 km

3.27 km

2.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

18.8 km

14.1 km

1.60 km

1.33 km

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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