How many hiking trails are listed in Zurich?

The directory currently includes 631 quality-checked routes in Zurich, covering 1.9k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Zurich?

Huguenot and Waldensian Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Huguenot and Waldensian Trail and Huguenot and Waldensian Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Zurich?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Zurich?

342 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Zurich

631 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Zurich, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 1.9k km. The average route is 3.0 km with 74 m (243 ft) of recorded ascent.

631
Trails: 1.9k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.3k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 342 easy (54%), 284 moderate (45%) and 5 hard or expert (1%). 41 routes (6%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are castle and ruins (13), lake (6), mountain (3), wildlife watching (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,259 m (4,131 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Huguenot and Waldensian Trail, Huguenot and Waldensian Trail, Huguenot and Waldensian Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

1.9 km

Huguenot and Waldensian Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

53 m

Huguenot and Waldensian Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Huguenot and Waldensian Trail	7.0 km	220 m	1 hr 47 min	Point to point
Huguenot and Waldensian Trail	4.5 km	227 m	1 hr 17 min	Point to point
Huguenot and Waldensian Trail	3.3 km	244 m	1 hr 4 min	Point to point
Huguenot and Waldensian Trail	4.0 km	229 m	1 hr 11 min	Point to point
Huguenot and Waldensian Trail	1.9 km	187 m	40 min	Point to point
Huguenot and Waldensian Trail	3.8 km	53 m	53 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.