Lago de Zurique

Miradouros e natureza no Lago de Zurique

Viewpoints and Nature

This collection features prominent natural landmarks and observation points surrounding Lake Zurich. It includes the Albis mountain range with peaks like Uetliberg and the 33-meter Hochwacht tower, alongside the 1,115-meter Bachtel mountain. In the historic centers of Zurich and Rapperswil, moraine hills like Lindenhof provide elevated views of the Limmat and lake. The list also highlights the region's hydrological features, ranging from the expansive lake itself to secluded woodland waterfalls like Grosser Giessen and Tannertobel.

Viewpoints and Nature — Mapa

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Lindenhof Hill

The Lindenhof is a moraine hill and a public square in the historic center of Zürich, Switzerland.

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Lake Zurich

This picturesque lake in Zurich is all one could wish for after a long and tiring day.

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Uetliberg

Zurich’s local mountain offers panoramic views of the city, lake, and Alps from its 870-meter summit.

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Uetliberg

The Uetliberg is a mountain in the Swiss plateau, part of the Albis chain, rising to 870 m.

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Lindenhof

Lindenhof in Rapperswil is a moraine hill and a public square being the historic center of Rapperswil, Switzerland.

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Rose Garden, Rapperswil

Rapperswil being nicknamed town of roses, its vast rose gardens with more than 600 species are a must-see.

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Etzel

The Etzel is a mountain on the south side of Lake Zürich in Switzerland.

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Aussichtsturm Hochwacht Albis

A 33-meter observation tower situated on the Albis chain at 877 meters above sea level, providing views across the Swiss Plateau.

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Bachtel Tower

Bachtel Tower is a 60 m tall radio tower on 1,115 m high Bachtel mountain near Hinwil, Switzerland, overlooking the Zürcher Oberland.

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Lachner Aahorn Turm

A wooden observation tower located near the mouth of the Wägitaler Aa, offering views of the lake's upper basin and surrounding wetlands.

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Wasserfall

A natural waterfall located along the Dorfbach stream in the forested slopes above the western shore of Lake Zurich.

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Grosser Giessen

A waterfall in the Zürcher Oberland where the water drops over a sandstone ledge into a forested basin.

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Tannertobel-Wasserfall

A waterfall situated within the Tannertobel ravine near Dürnten, accessible via local hiking trails.

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Wasserfall

A secluded woodland waterfall located in the hilly terrain of the Goldingen valley.