Zürich Panorama Ridge Hike – Highlights
- Experience impressive views over city of Zürich, the lake and the Central Swiss Alps
- Enjoy an oasis of peace in beautiful nature so close to a big city
- Learn more about the area’s past and present, customs and traditions and gain an understanding of how come the area is such a financial powerhouse today
- Get to ride in the only cable car in canton of Zürich
- Easy hiking on mostly flat trail; suitable for everyone of average fitness
- This is a quiet, private, tour where you can learn about the region and Switzerland – while enjoying great Alpine views
The Hike
Easy, half day hike for those short on time
Season
All year round
Rates
Rates
Adult Standard: US $220 per person, based on 2 or more
Adult Standard: US $245 for one person
Child (Standard ages 6 to 16): US $110 per child
Children under 6 years are free
Includes
Includes
All transportation from and return the Zurich Station
Private tour – English speaking guide with extensive knowledge/experience living in Switzerland
Not Included
Not Included
Food & Beverages
Items of personal nature.
Cancellation & Changes
Cancellation policy
The tour departs rain or shine.
Full refund up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
50% refund if cancelled by 6.00 p.m. the day before departure.
No refund on the day of departure.
Changes?
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Zurich Panorama Ridge Day Trip Details
Meet Your Guide
We meet at Zürich’s train station – under the “Meeting Point” sign at the Big Clock.
After meeting your guide and reviewing the day’s activity, we catch a local tram to the starting point of the hike – the 870 m/ 2850 ft home mountain of the city of Zurich. From there we will see an imposing view over the city below.
Path of Planets
After meeting your guide and reviewing the day’s activity, we catch a local tram to the starting point of the hike – the 870 m/ 2850 ft home mountain of the city of Zurich. From there we will see an imposing view over the city below.
We then take a quick detour to the observation deck at the restaurant Uto Kulm for some more imposing views over the city, the lake and the Central swiss Alps.
Afterward we set off at a gentle pace along the walking trail, following the Path of the Planets noticing interesting facts about the solar system along the way.
The Walk
Return to Zurich -Felsenegg Cable Car
We finally reach the end point of the hike and reward yourself with refreshments on a terrace with a magnificent view before catching the only cable car to be found in the canton of Zürich.
At the base station, it is a short walk to the local train station for a short ride back to Zürich’s main train station
