Knonaueramt-Weg
Overview
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Distance 15 km
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Duration 3 h 30 min
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Ascent 130 m
Intro
This route starts at Hausen am Albis by Türlersee lake and leads through the enchanting Säuliamt recreational area to Affoltern am Albis. A beautiful excursion with captivating views into the distance and interesting cultural monuments.
Description
This section belongs mainly to the Säuliamt «Ämtlerweg» path, with information panels dotted along this stretch. The route begins at Hausen am Albis and leads straight to the picturesque shore of Türlersee lake with it's beds of tall reeds. The path continues in the direction of Kappel, alternately flanked by farmland, shaded woodlands and sweeping meadows.
The tranquil path leads with views of the fertile and gently rolling landscape through a rural idyll. Finally you reach Kappel, famous for it's former monastery, historic church and cloister. This pretty village is a perfect location to take a break. In good weather, you can enjoy fascinating views of the mountains from here.
After leaving the village, the path takes you through a wide, high valley to Rifferswil. This pretty village has traditional timber-framed houses and exudes an old-fashioned, romantic air. The information panels, revealing interesting aspects of the region's history, can be found at regular intervals along the way until you reach your destination Mettmenstetten.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Hausen am Albis, Türlersee
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| Destination |
Mettmenstetten
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| Ascent |
130 m
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| Descent |
320 m
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| Distance |
15 km
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| Duration |
3 h 30 min
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| Duration back |
3 h 40 min
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| Technical requirements |
Difficult
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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