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Waldlabor Zürich

Zürich  >  Switzerland

An easily accessible urban forest, perfect for a walk or a run, and great for birwatching too!

Added* by andre_patrao
Most recent update 28 oktober 2024

Description

Beautiful paths along a variety of habitats for birds (tall trees, bushes, ponds, and streams). The forest is big enough that you can find most of the common species you'd expect outside of the city, from the tašcica to the zelena žolna. Be on the lookout for other birds like črna žolna, brglez, menišček, močvirska sinica, rdečeglavi kraljiček, črnoglavi muhar, and mali ponirek.

Details

Access

Waldlabor Zürich is located 6 km north of the Zürich city centre. Easily accessible by foot, on a bike, and by a number of public transit options. The forest can be reached directly via the Zurich, Schützenhaus Höngg or Zurich, Grünwald stops. The Zurich, ETH Hönggerberg stop is just a short walk from the forest. The forest can be reached on foot in just under 15 minutes from the Zurich, Hungerbergstrasse or Zurich, Zehntenhausplatz stops.

Parking spaces for those arriving by car are available at the Schützenhaus Höngg or on Regensdorferstasse near the Grünwald restaurant. Press a P on the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , Agriculture , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Pond , Park

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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