A walk along Lake Zurich and in the old town
Use this city walk to get a good introduction to the old town of Zurich as well as a walk along Lake Zurich.
ROUTE
How to reach Zürich, and detailed route instructions.
More
Facts City walk Zurich
-
Hiking time: 1h45
-
Difficulty: easy
-
Elevation: 408 - 427 m
-
Distance: 7.3 km
-
Terrain: town, along lake
-
Region: Lake Zurich (Region Zurich)
About this city walk
This self-guided walking tour takes you from Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB), along the Limmat River and Lake Zurich and back. This route gives you a good introduction to the city, including its famous churches (the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, and St. Peter churches), Lake Zurich and the China Garden, historical areas such as the Lindenhof and the famous Bahnhofstrasse shopping street.