Zurich · Hiking

Burg Balderen Rippe

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0.4 mi
round trip: 800 ft
climb: 2,634 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Burg Balderen Rippe is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Zurich, Switzerland. It runs between about 1,830 ft and 2,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Adliswil, about 0.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Baldern, Felsenegg and Sunnenberg. Hedinger Dorfbach-Wasserfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Fischer's Fritz Camping and Geissau are within about 6 miles. There are 23 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Burg Balderen Rippe for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.