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Uetliberg

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About

Uetliberg is Zürich’s 870 m local mountain and recreation area on the city’s western edge. Its summit, Uto Kulm, belongs to Stallikon.

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Uetliberg — Summit terrace with visitors and distant snow covered Alps

Uetliberg — Summit terrace with visitors and distant snow covered AlpsUetliberg — Full observation tower above the summit terraceUetliberg — Snow covered stone wall of the summit ruins

Why go

  • A summit lookout tower offers a 360-degree panorama.
  • The 12 km ridge trail features planet models scaled in true proportion to the solar system.
  • Biketrail Triemli descends 3.5 km and 350 m from the television tower to Triemli station.
  • Visit the surviving ramparts and Sonnenbühl princely burial mounds.

Opening hours

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Monday08:00 – 00:00
Tuesday08:00 – 00:00
Wednesday08:00 – 00:00
Thursday08:00 – 00:00
Friday08:00 – 00:00
Saturday08:00 – 00:00
Sunday08:00 – 00:00

What you see

  • The summit viewpoint overlooks Zürich, Zürichberg and Lake Zurich; the Alps are visible on clear days.

Photo spots

  • Summit viewpointFrame the city and lake below the summit.Summit viewpoint
  • Sonnenbühl burial moundsPhotograph the surviving archaeological earthworks.Sonnenbühl

Facilities

  • Hotel UTO KULM stands at the summit.
  • Lookout tower A visitor-accessible tower stands at the summit.
  • Panorama terrace Serves à la carte dishes and market-fresh menus in good weather.
  • Marktstand The hotel's self-service snack area.

Shorts

History

During World War II, bunkers were built on the mountain to defend Zürich. The ski jump was demolished in 1994 because of scarce snow and declining public interest.

  1. Bronze AgeSettlement on Uetliberg dates back to the Bronze Age.
  2. early 13th c.Uetliberg was first recorded as Uͦtelenburh.
  3. 1750Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock climbed the mountain and used the name Uto in an ode.
  4. 1815A restaurant opened in the former watch post.
  5. 1894The first observation tower was built.
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  1. 1953A 75 m television transmitter tower was built.
  2. 1990The observation tower and broadcast tower were rebuilt.

The trail

length
12 km
start
Uetliberg railway station
destination
Felsenegg
onward travel
Cable car to Adliswil, then S4

How to get there

  • 20 minTrainTake the S10 from the SZU section of Zürich HB to Uetliberg station. Trains run year-round, usually every 30 minutes; the journey takes about 20 minutes.
  • 10 minOn footWalk from Uetliberg station to the summit.
  • 60 minOn footCity walking routes reach the summit in roughly an hour. Denzlerweg starts at Albisgüetli, the terminus of tram 13, and climbs almost straight to the summit.
  • 60 minOn footHohensteinweg climbs from Triemli, the terminus of tram 14; it is popular for sledding in winter.
  • On footLaternenweg starts at Albisgüetli and climbs farther west to the ridge.
  • On footA forest road reaches the summit from Uitikon-Waldegg with the gentlest incline.

Accessibility

  • Car access Cars are prohibited in the area.

Sources: Uetliberg - Wikipedia · Zurich - Wikivoyage (do) · Aussichten | UTO KULM – Top of Zurich · Uetliberg - Wikipedia · Uetliberg - Wikipedia · Uetliberg - Wikipedia · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
Uetliberg, Uetliberg, 8143

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Questions and answers

Are there fountains on Uetliberg’s walking approaches?

Fountains are found along the paths from Albisgüetli, Triemli and Albisrieden.

Are there camping spots along Uetliberg’s approaches?

Camping spots occur along the walking paths from Albisgüetli, Triemli and Albisrieden.

Can I walk up Uetliberg from Albisrieden?

Yes. A walking path from Albisrieden reaches the summit.

Why is Uetliberg significant for climbing?

Its roughly 20-metre conglomerate cliffs played a role in the development of sport climbing in Switzerland.

When did the Triemli bike trail open?

The Triemli mountain-bike trail opened in 2005.

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