Zürcher Weinland Weg
Overview
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Distance 15 km
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Duration 3 h 50 min
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Ascent 280 m
Intro
Through the wine country of the river Thur to the sunny slopes of Cholfirst. During this varied hike from the village of Andelfingen to the village of Dachsen, morainic hills with unique views and fertile wine land are discovered on foot.
Description
The route begins in the small village of Dachsen, nestled between the banks of the Rhine and vineyards. Leaving the intact village centre with its historic timber-framed buildings behind, you follow the Anderbach river until you reach the edge of the forest. On the scenic path above the old centre of Benken, you’ll be surrounded by vineyards. Further along, in the direction of Wildensbuch, you have a fantastic view of Zurich’s wine-growing region, the Irchel and the Lägern. In clear weather you can even see the Alps in the southeast.
After a short while you get to the village of Wildensbuch. From here, it is worth taking a short detour to the Hohwacht hill, where a 37 m wooden observation tower was built.
Make sure you go up to the platform to enjoy the views from the Randen mountain range and the volcanic landscape of Hegau all the way to Lake Constance.
Passing the old school of Wildensbuch with its clock tower, a short climb up the Sunnenberg follows before the hike descends gently to Rudolfingen, a fine example of a farming village at the foot of the Cholfirst. Walking between moraine hills, you approach the Husemersee nature preserve with its beautiful moorland. Campfire sites and a lovely swimming place are located near the lake. You may want to take a break there, before you get to Ossingen in just a few more minutes.
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 |
Andelfingen
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| Destination |
Dachsen
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| Ascent |
280 m
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| Descent |
260 m
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| Distance |
15 km
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| Duration |
3 h 50 min
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| Duration back |
3 h 50 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Season |
April - October
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| Theme |
With panoramic view, Through a vineyard
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| Category |
Hiking
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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Quick Facts
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