A classic ridge walk along the Albis crest from Uto Kulm to Felsenegg, following the Planetenweg, a scale model of the solar system, with an aerial cableway down to Adliswil at the end.
The Planetenweg between Uetliberg and Felsenegg follows the Albis ridge for roughly six kilometres, mostly through beech and spruce forest on a wide path with only gentle ups and downs. Information stations and scale markers show the sun and the planets at a model scale along the way, which makes the walk a favourite with families. Occasional openings in the trees give views east over Lake Zürich and the city. The route ends at Felsenegg, where a small mountain restaurant stands at the top of the Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg, a cable car that descends to Adliswil, where the Sihltalbahn S4 connects back to Zürich Hauptbahnhof. The path is clearly signposted as a yellow hiking trail, and it is suitable for most fit walkers in ordinary hiking shoes. In wet weather sections of the ridge track can be muddy and slippery.
| Distance | about 6 km point to point |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 2 hours |
| Difficulty | easy to moderate |
| Trailhead | S10 from Zürich HB to Uetliberg; return via Felsenegg cable car to Adliswil and S4 Sihltalbahn to Zürich HB |
| Best season | April-November; clear autumn days give the best visibility |
| Address | Uetliberg station, Uetlibergstrasse, 8143 Stallikon / Zürich |
Trail facts
- Trail area
- Uetliberg ridge, Zürich to Adliswil (canton Zürich)
What to bring
- Sturdy walking shoes or trail runners
- Water (at least 1 litre)
- Light rain layer
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- ZVV day pass or SwissPass, or the ZVV app, for the public transport legs
Location
Uetliberg station, Uetlibergstrasse, 8143 Stallikon / Zürich
47.3499, 8.4915 View on map
Highlights
- Planetenweg scale model of the solar system along the ridge
- Forest ridge path with lake and Alpine views
- Felsenegg lookout and mountain restaurant
- Aerial cableway from Felsenegg down to Adliswil
- Easy transfer back to Zürich by Sihltalbahn from Adliswil
Tips for visiting
- Start at Uetliberg station and finish at Felsenegg, so most of the route is gently downhill.
- Take the Felsenegg cable car down to Adliswil and the S4 back to Zürich HB.
- Stout shoes are advisable after rain as the forest track becomes muddy.
When to visit
April-November; clear autumn days give the best visibility
Accessibility
The ridge path is unpaved forest track with roots and some muddy sections; it is not suitable for wheelchairs, but strollers with all-terrain wheels can cover most of it.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Planetenweg?
About 6 km from Uetliberg to Felsenegg, which takes roughly 2 hours at an easy pace.
How do I return to Zürich from Felsenegg?
Take the Felsenegg cable car down to Adliswil and then the S4 Sihltalbahn to Zürich Hauptbahnhof.