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The Zürichsee-Weg (Lake Zurich trail): Stage 6 Schmerikon to Rapperswil
Hiking Trail
Easy
6.76 mi
116 ft
Enjoy views across the lake from start to finish.
The Zürichsee-Weg (Lake Zurich trail) is a wonderful way to explore Zurich’s glistening lake and its surrounding woodlands, streams, marshlands and historical gems. Come across castles with mountain backdrops, elegant villas with sandy beaches to take a dip and medieval villages to welcome you in for a pitstop on this epic 10 stage circular hike. Follow the signposts for Swiss Mobility 84 all the way around.
This stretch of the hike sticks close to the shoreline and also passes through the Wurmsbach and Busskirch nature reserves. Stop to visit the islands of Ufenau and Lützelau where you will find another nature reserve, bbqing and camping spots before arriving in the medieval town of Rapperswil, complete with a well-preserved castle.
**Sources**
https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/routes/route/etappe-01477.html
https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sport/lake-zurich-circular-tour
Written by FATMAP Official
The Zürichsee-Weg (Lake Zurich trail) is a wonderful way to explore Zurich’s glistening lake and its surrounding woodlands, streams, marshlands and historical gems. Come across castles with mountain backdrops, elegant villas with sandy beaches to take a dip and medieval villages to welcome you in for a pitstop on this epic 10 stage circular hike. Follow the signposts for Swiss Mobility 84 all the way around.
This stretch of the hike sticks close to the shoreline and also passes through the Wurmsbach and Busskirch nature reserves. Stop to visit the islands of Ufenau and Lützelau where you will find another nature reserve, bbqing and camping spots before arriving in the medieval town of Rapperswil, complete with a well-preserved castle.
**Sources**
https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/routes/route/etappe-01477.html
https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/sport/lake-zurich-circular-tour
Written by FATMAP Official