T1 - [Switzerland] Sylvester Hike: Hönggerberg + Chäferberg: the hills north of Zürich [SLOW PACE]

31Dec Sat
09:00

 Frankental (end tram line 13) - https://goo.gl/maps/g2drp7DW7CQL4bY79

Organized by:  Lionel Guerraz
Route

[Switzerland] Hönggerberg + Chäferberg: the hills north of Zürich

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Description

SYLVESTER HIKE on SATURDAY 31 December - 9:00am meeting time


Meeting point: Frankental, at the end of Line 13, at 9:00am
https://goo.gl/maps/g2drp7DW7CQL4bY79

Car park nearby (in the Coop Brombac Höngg, 8049 Zürich)
https://goo.gl/maps/Vfdr5RDYZ6oeyBwA7


The hike


We start from the end of Tram Line 13 in Frankental.


We do a loop, clockwise, leaving Frankental to go up to Hönggerberg (541m).


Then we go towards thew ETH Höngg and the Albert Steiner Garten.

We continue towards Waidberg (582m) and Chäferberg (571m), and turn to come back to Frankental.


Food
Warm drinks in isotherm bottle might be a good idea.
Snacks for the road - no lunch as we will be finished by 12noon




Hike Data

11.7km


180m up/down

3:0 hours (without breaks)




General information



Transportation

Laurence and I will be going by car we can pick-up 4 people in Berikon-Widen, AG - meeting time: 8:35am.


Otherwise I have indicated how to come by tram from Zurich HB.




Pace


This is a slow pace hike.
(Slow Pace means 300/350m ascent per hour ; 1km ascent in 30min) 




Weather

Forecast is unknown at this time.
Temperatures around unknown degrees.


So make sure you take extra layers, as well as gloves and hat.




You Must Have


Proper hiking boots with a good grip, headlamp, warm clothes, rain protection / sun screen, at least 1,5L of water, and food for snacks along the way.




Registration


Max number of 20 including Laurence and I.



Contact me by Whatsapp if you have any question (+41 78 647 8829)




Please Note: I am not a professional guide. Everybody is responsible for him/herself. Make yourself familiar with the route and its requirements. It's recommended to download the route (it can be found on this page) and bring a cell phone and first aid kit for emergencies.


Good to know

Journey: Zürich Bahnhofquai/HB to Frankental ZH



Date: 31.12.2022


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from 08:38 Zürich, Bahnhofquai/HB (T 13 null, towards: Zürich, Hardturm)
to 08:45 Zürich, Escher-Wyss-Platz

from Zürich, Escher-Wyss-Platz (Change)
to Zürich, Escher-Wyss-Platz

from 08:47 Zürich, Escher-Wyss-Platz (B 13 null, towards: Zürich, Frankental)
to 09:02 Zürich, Frankental

This is a replacement bus as there are works on the line until Summer 2023

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Duration 24 min, transfer procedures 1

Comments
Lionel Guerraz 3 years ago
There is another hike planned in the evening at Uetliberg to see the fireworks. As it is not possible to register to two hikes the same day, you can come to this morning hike without registering - just make sure you text me to let me know you are coming.
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