Sihl ErlebnisWeg 7th stage – Langnau am Albis - Zurich
From Langnau am Albis, the Sihl Erlebnisweg follows the river course, which is strongly influenced by industrialization. Former spinning mills, weaving mills, and paper factories line the path, showing the importance of the Sihl as a source of energy. From the Allmend Brunau, tree-lined embankments shape the river course before the path leads past the Sihlpost and through Zurich main station. The endpoint is Platzspitzpark, where the Sihl flows into the Limmat – an urban finish to a varied multi-day hike from the Schwyz pre-Alps to the city of Zurich.
- 3:25 h
- 14.14 km
- 2 m
- 68 m
- 405 m
- 469 m
- 64 m
- Start: Langnau am Albis (Gattikon)
- Destination: Zurich Platzspitz
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
From Langnau am Albis, the path follows the industrially shaped Sihl valley with former factories and canals. It leads through the Allmend Brunau into the city of Zurich, past the Sihlpost and the main station, to the confluence of Sihl and Limmat in Platzspitzpark.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- Comfortable shoes for city and river paths
- City map or GPS for the last kilometers
- Water bottle for the urban section
- Camera for the impressions in the city of Zurich
Directions & Parking facilities
- Arrival: Train from Langnau am Albis.
- Return: Directly from Platzspitz (Zurich HB) by regional or long-distance trains.
Author
Stefan Bisig
Organization
Einsiedeln-Ybrig-Zürichsee
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Platzspitzpark offers the opportunity to relaxingly conclude the route – here, culture, nature, and city life merge in the heart of Zurich.
Safety guidelines
- Urban sections: pay attention to traffic and bike traffic.
- Especially at Zurich HB, many pedestrians – keep an eye on the route guidance.
- Riverside promenades can be slippery when wet.
