Sihlwald Forest

Sihlwald Forest, located just 10 kilometers south of Zurich's vibrant city center, is one of the most primitive and beautiful forests on the Swiss plateau. It is the Swiss plateau's largest contiguous mixed forest. For centuries, the forest provided firewood for Zurich, but no trees have been felled since the year 2000. Today, anyone walking through the woods will come across massive ancient trees and gnarly deadwood.

Sihlwald was originally an 1100 ha beech forest in the heart of Zurich-Zug-Lucerne. Natural processes have been protected, allowing Sihlwald to become overgrown, resulting in a natural forest that provides habitat and nourishment to numerous plants and wildlife - as well as a unique wilderness experience for humans. There are 72 kilometers of footpaths, 58 kilometers of cycle routes, and 54 kilometers of bridle paths just waiting to be discovered. Allow yourself to be enchanted by a stroll through the Wildnispark Zurich Sihlwald, with its 200-year-old giant trees and commanding views from the Albis-Hochwacht observation tower.

Location: Zurich Wilderness Park Sihlwald, Switzerland