Zurich · Hiking

Sparrenauweg

1.8 mi
one way
1,212 ft
climb
1,959 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sparrenauweg is a 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Zurich, Switzerland, inside Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald. It runs between about 1,680 ft and 1,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,210 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. 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 Horgen, about 1.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Albishorn, Bürglen and Chli Bürglen. Bernhardsfall and Aabach-Wasserfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Sihlwald and Geissau are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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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