For our newest WTF (Walking Through Fellowship) Hike, we recommend good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen and a love for wide open alpine space for this moderately difficult (T2) hike to the gipfel of Schnebelhorn (1292 m), the highest point in canton Zurich.
When: (Mothers Day) Sunday 09 May 2021 09:00 – 15:00
Hosts: Bruce W. +41 78 680 09 13, IG Zoom Hosts’ Coordinator
Marika R. +41 79 474 15 40, GSR, Tuesday 11th Steppers Group
Joel B. +41 79 703 8003, IG Activities Coordinator
Features: Fantastic views from the Schnebelhorn include the striking Säntis (2502 m) to the east, the majestic Grosser Mythen (1898 m) to the southwest.
Route: 14 km loop from Steg im Tösstal to Schnebelhorn and back to Steg.
Difficulty: T2: moderate. 800 meter elevation ascent/descent
Cost: Free. Pay own travel costs to-from meeting and end points
Weather: Rain or shine – there’s no bad weather, just bring the right gear
Meeting pt: From Winterthur BH with Marika (09:00) or parking lot in Steg with Joel (10:00)
End point: Finish where you began in Steg or Winterthur
Lunch: Bring your own food, drinks and a burning desire for fun and fellowship
More route details https://wegwandern.ch/listing/schnebelhorn-hoechster-gipfel-zuerich-wanderung-wandern or (in EN) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/switzerland/zurich/round-trip-steg-to-schnebelhorn