01^Apr Sat
08:45

Meeting point: Langnau-Gattikon Bahnhof at 8:45am
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Car park nearby: Parkhaus Bacher
Spinnereistrasse 11, 8135 Langnau am Albis
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Hike Data
12.4 km
450m up/down
4:00 hours (without breaks)


The Hike


We leave from Langnau Gättikon, we follow the Sihl river until we reach the Bahnhof Sihlwald, then we turn right and go up to Albishorn, then walk the ridge towards Albispass. When we reach Schnabelburg Castle, we turn right and go down to Langnau.

General information


Pictures & Social Media
I will take pictures during the hike and will publish them in the group on Facebook. If you dont want to appear, please let me know at the start of the hike.

Transportation


Laurence and I will be going by car we can pick-up 2 people, either in Berikon-Widen at 8:05am, or in Birmensdorf, ZH - meeting time: 8:10am.

Otherwise I have indicated how to come by train from Zurich HB to Langnau-Gättikon.

Pace


This is a slow pace hike. Some people will come with dogs.
(Slow Pace means 300/350m vertical ascent per hour ; 1km length in 30min)

Food

Warm drinks in isotherm bottle might be a good idea as it will be around 7-10 degrees.
Snacks for the road - no lunch as we will be finished by 1:00pm.



Weather


Forecast for now is rainy. Temperatures around 7 degrees as we start, rising to 10 degrees after lunch time.
So make sure you take a few layers, as well as protection for the rain.
The path might be muddy at times, you might want to have poles.


Registration


Max number of 20 including Laurence and I.

Contact me by Whatsapp if you have any question (+41 78 647 8829) or leave a comment on the Hiking Buddies page of the hike (I am not monitoring comments on this FB post).


Safety notices

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.

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.