K4 ZH Freiämterweg East Route Othmarsingen Bahnhof – Althäusern Bushaltestelle (Chapf)
The route K4 ZH Freiämterweg East Route Othmarsingen Bahnhof – Althäusern Bushaltestelle (Chapf) in Rheinfels (canton of Zürich) is 59 km long, takes around 16.2 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.
- Route: K4 ZH Freiämterweg East Route Othmarsingen Bahnhof – Althäusern Bushaltestelle (Chapf)
- Region: Rheinfels (Kanton Zürich)
- Theme: Castle Hikes
- Distance: 59 km
- Walking time: 16.2 h
- Ascent: 1213 m
- Difficulty (SAC scale): T1
- Terrain: Wanderland-Route Freiämterweg · regionales Netz · SAC T1
- Highlights along the route: Steinbruch Mägenwil, Felsenkeller, Mattenhof, Maiengrünturm, Hasenbergturm, Alpenzeiger, Ruine Lunkhofen, Schlössli, Iberghof, Schloss Brunegg, Wegkreuz, Bremgartner Welle, Pyramidenbrunnen, Stadtkirche St. Nikolaus, Villa Langohr, Schafe, Ziege, Lama, Huhn, Ente, Hase, Jump Factory Wohlen, Winterquartier Circus Monti, Faszination Eisenbahn®
Difficulty comparison
This route (T1) sits in the lower third of the SAC scale (T1–T6).
What does the SAC difficulty mean?
| T1 | Hiking | Well-cleared, marked path, no risk of falling. |
| T2 | Mountain hiking | Continuous trail, can be steep, sure-footedness needed. |
| T3 | Demanding mountain hiking | Trail not always visible, exposed sections with possible fall risk. |
| T4 | Alpine hiking | Trail often absent, demanding terrain, head for heights needed. |
| T5 | Demanding alpine hiking | Trail mostly absent, exposed terrain, alpine experience required. |
| T6 | Difficult alpine hiking | No trail, very exposed, sometimes glaciers, utmost sure-footedness required. |
Tip: download the GPX track in advance or use the SagaTrail app – mobile reception in the Swiss mountains is often patchy, and the app gives you the map and legend offline as well.
Elevation profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the hike K4 ZH Freiämterweg East Route Othmarsingen Bahnhof – Althäusern Bushaltestelle (Chapf) take?
The route is 59 km long, takes about 16.2 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.
Is this route suitable for children?
Yes, with SAC grade T1/T2 this route is generally manageable with children too.
Is there a GPX track to download?
Yes, you can download the GPX track directly further up this page and use it in your navigation app.
Which legend belongs to this route?
This route is linked to the legend “Das Männlein vom Üetliberg” – you can find the full story in the Legends section of SagaTrail.
What is the best season for this route?
The best season for this route is: ganzjaehrig.