🥾 Hike: 11 April 2026

Hinwil → Gibswil

Zürcher Oberland Milk Route

Hike Lead: Chandler Cudlipp

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📊 Hike Profile

• Level: Moderate
• Distance: ~12 km
• Ascent: 571 m ↑
• Descent: 383 m ↓
• Hiking Time: 4 hours plus rest stop

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⏰ Schedule

0812-0852 Zurich HB – Hinwil

0900-1500 Hiking plus rest stop

1517-1605 Gibswil – Zurich HB

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🗺️ Route:

Hinwil – Wildbachtobel → Wernetshausen → Bachtel dairy → panoramic ridge- Gibswil

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🌄 Overview

This is a scenic Zürcher Oberland route with dairy/farm stops (Milk Route theme).

It features a classic Zürcher Oberland ridge hike, combining rolling hills, forest trails, and open farmland. The steady climb will reward us with wide panoramic views toward the Alps and Lake Zurich region.

The route is known as the “Milk Route”, passing traditional farms and dairies, giving it a very authentic countryside feel.

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🎒 What to Bring

• Good hiking shoes (some uneven forest paths)
• Water & picnic lunch
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Optional: hiking poles (for steady ascent)