A GPX-navigation loop around the full perimeter of Lake Zürich
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A 106-kilometer circumnavigation of Lake Zürich on forest trails, hilltop paths, and singletrack — with no course markings anywhere on route. All navigation is done exclusively via GPX track on a watch or phone. Starting and finishing at Albisgüetli in Zürich, the loop traces the ridgelines and valleys on both sides of the lake: climbing south through the Albis chain, descending to Rapperswil-Jona at the midpoint, then ascending the Pfannenstiel ridge on the return leg. With an 18-hour cutoff, most runners cover the final stretch in darkness. A mandatory cold-weather gear kit is required, reflecting the unpredictable conditions of a late-March Swiss start.
Experienced ultrarunners
Zürich, ZH, SwitzerlandMarch 28, 2026


| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Albisgüetli Start | 0.0 | 504 m |
Albishorn Aid Station | 18.9 | 896 m |
Sihlmatt Aid Station | 30.6 | 606 m |
Etzel Kulm Aid Station | 50.8 | 1,084 m |
Boulderhalle Aid Station | 63.3 | 414 m |
Pfannenstiel Aid Station | 82.3 | 794 m |
Albisgüetli Finish | 106.5 | 504 m |
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March conditions in the Zürich hills can include rain, wind, and near-freezing temperatures at higher elevations — a cold-weather kit (waterproof jacket, warm pants, hat, gloves) is mandatory gear
Late-March weather in Switzerland is highly changeable; conditions can shift from clear to wet and cold within hours
No required gear specified
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