Start
1086 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
47.29, 8.89 · rel 12954206
47.29, 8.89 · rel 12954206
Bachtelweiher
A 6,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Zürich.
Loop walk
start = finish · Zürich
6,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
43
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
4× summit
1× Attraction
Bachtelturm
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Bachtel
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Auenberg
summit ·
379 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bachtelspalt
Attraction ·
144 m off route
0,3 km
4%
Bachtelhörnli
summit ·
163 m off route
6,6 km
100%
Hohwacht
summit ·
207 m off route
6,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
854 m
–
1109 m
0 km
3,3 km
6,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1038 m elevation
Halfway
863 m elevation
Three quarters
987 m elevation
Finish
1068 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bachtelweiher is 6.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bachtelweiher takes approximately 1h 39min to complete.
Yes, Bachtelweiher is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Bachtelweiher starts near coordinates 47.2941, 8.8875.
Bachtelweiher is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Bachtelweiher is maintained and managed by Zürcher Wanderwege.