Tüfelschilen-Schauenberg Weg

The charming hiking trail leads across meadows and root-covered forests, through mystical ravines and to the impressive Tüfelschilen. From Schauenberg, a magnificent view extends over the hilly landscapes north of Zurich and down to the picturesque village of Elgg, the destination of the hike.

From Kollbrunn railway station, the yellow-marked hiking trail quickly leaves the village behind and enters the forest. In the Bäntal, it briefly follows the Bäntalbach. A distinctive natural feature soon appears at Tüfels Chilen, where the stream has its source. The approximately 16-kilometre route then alternates between quiet stretches of forest, open meadows and small settlements.

With constant ups and downs, the trail crosses the heights between the Tösstal and Elgg. It eventually climbs to Schauenberg. At the highest point of the hike, just under 900 metres above sea level, stand the few remaining walls of the medieval Schauenberg hilltop castle. After almost three hours, this is an ideal place for a break before the descent begins.

The route returns to lower ground via Scheunberg and Sennhof. Towards the end, the trail follows the Farenbach and later, briefly, the Eulach; forest and pasture gradually give way to the built-up area of Elgg. After a little over four and a half hours, the hike ends at Elgg railway station. The route involves a total ascent of around 660 metres.