Grüningen-Greifensee-Weg
Overview
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Distance 8 km
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Duration 1 h 55 min
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Ascent 30 m
Intro
The route starts in Grüningen in the Zürcher Oberland and leads through the picturesque Greifensee lake region, partly through a nature reserve and with open views of a fascinating plant, animal and aquatic world.
Description
In Grüningen the tour first starts in the sedate old part of the village before it enters the opulent, lush green of this enchanting region. You pass wide and colourful fields and meadows before entering woodland where you'll already find a shady and comfortable rest spot. You then continue through the middle of fields and meadows.
At Mönchaltdorf you cross a small bridge over the gentle Aabach stream. The route continues through a tranquil natural world. Now and then you catch sight of a homely farmstead. The Naturstation Silberweide offers an interesting break. Here you can enjoy refreshment in comfort while admiring the renatured surroundings with shallow ponds and various species of vegetation.
The Aaspitz, where the Aabach stream flows into the Greifensee lake, is also very impressive. The sparkling lake is lined by high reed beds. Small romantic walkways afford fascinating views over the water and it's wild surroundings. After enjoying this soothing view of nature to the full, you continue on the way to your destination of Riedikon.
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 |
Grüningen
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| Destination |
Riedikon, Kies
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
30 m
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| Descent |
80 m
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| Distance |
8 km
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| Duration |
1 h 55 min
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| Duration back |
2 h
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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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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