Zurich · Hiking

Ballonweg

A 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Zurich, Switzerland.

0.6 mi
one way
109 ft
climb
2,793 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Ballonweg is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Zurich, Switzerland. It runs between about 2,290 ft and 2,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Boppelsen, about 0.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lägern, Hochwacht and Lägeren Burghorn. For camping, Campingplatz Lienheim is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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