Circular hike to the Elefantenbach

Hiking trails & Routes

Switzerland

Zurich

Circular hike to the Elefantenbach

Moderate

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Circular hike to the Elefantenbach

02:03

7.25km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 9, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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588 m

Wehrenbach Stream

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very nice nature-oriented walking path between Balgrist and Witikon, which is not something you would necessarily expect there. ✌🏻😎🤘🏻

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5.00 km

Stone Bridge over Stöckentobelbach

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It looks like in Ticino, but is in the city of Zurich.

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5.42 km

Stone Elephant in Elefantenbach Gorge

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Elephant stream is called the brook in the Stöckentobel-symbol for it is the stone elephant, which the beautification club Zurich 1898 further down in the riverbed built. Where the unusual …

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7.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

1.87 km

1.04 km

653 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

1.06 km

1.01 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

July 17, 2022,ZH Wanderung Elefantentobel

We actually wanted to go hiking in the Alpstein today. Since I sprained my ankle yesterday and my colleague had to work half a day if necessary, we looked for a shady alternative.
When we left the Burgwies tram stop at around 3:00 p.m., it was really hot. The ascent along the creek was mostly in the shade and you …

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July 18, 2026,Rundwanderung zum Elefantenbach

This tour is pure nature with its diverse streams and forest paths. Even the scout path of a good 2.4 km can be covered, which of course also contributes to the summer. the more than 75% shade. is excellent. for many tour visitors, so totally surprised to have this on the outskirts of Zurich👍😎

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