Lake Zurich from above

This hike is guided in English and German language. We would like to appeal to people who are not (yet) familiar with Swiss German. We meet at Zurich main station at platforms 43/44, or at Meilen railway station. We cross a short section of the town of Meilen and approach the wild and romantic Meilener ravine with its stream and waterfalls. We stop briefly at the Friedberg castle ruins and continue uphill to the end of the ravine in Toggwil. Here we can enjoy the view for the first time. After another 200 metres of elevation gain, we reach the observation tower on the Pfannenstiel. Now we take a break for refreshments and those who wish, can climb the tower and enjoy the fantastic panorama in good weather conditions. We continue on an almost level path through the still bright green forest. In Wetzwil, we turn right to the Blüemlisalp farm and begin our descent through the Erlenbach ravine. A wildly bubbling stream and several natural gems such as waterfalls, caves and boulders await us. It’s a shame that it is not much further to the centre of Erlenbach. Here you have the choice of returning to Zurich by train or by boat.

Point de rencontre

09:30h Zurich main station

Point de départ

23.05.2026 09:30h Meilen

Fin de la randonnée

Erlenbach

Date d'ajournement

24.05.2026

Guide

Erich Rindlisbacher and Robert Kälin

Organisation

Zürcher Wanderwege