Wilderness Hiking

**Free High Heels Dance Class & Social Hour 💃** 🎟 Entry: Free 📅 Date: 20th April 🕖 Time: 19:00 – 21:00 📍 Location: [ANNTIN Studio, Glattbrugg train station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3Ym1aCMCZRgygxeA) (10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon) ⸻ **Curious about heels? Start here.** 👠 Join us for a 1-hour beginner-friendly class where you’ll get an introduction to high heels movement, no experience needed. After the class we stay in chill area to get to know each other better. ⸻ **What to expect:** • 👠 Basics of heels - posture, walk, balance • 🔥 Simple movements - step by step guidance • 🖤 Confidence work - feel more comfortable in your body • 🎶 Short combo - easy choreography • 👯‍♀️ Social hour - connect with otthers & find new friends ⸻ 🌿 Class will take place in ANNTIN studio, a clean, aesthetic space created for movement and connection. Located directly at Glattbrugg train station (10 min from HB, 7 min from Hardbrücke, 2 min from Oerlikon). ⸻ 💫 All levels welcome Perfect if you’ve never tried heels before or want to try something new. ⸻ ⚠️ Limited spots available - join the event to save your spot Please cancel if you know you can't come, it will give chance to others to join. In case of any questions contact us here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSCUj3b814E7OagroDneOO?mode=gi_t)

**🇺🇸Jogging Group – Easy & Social Runs in Zurich** **Beginner-friendly · relaxed · no pressure** **Details** * **Day:Monday** * **Meet time: 19:00** * **Pace:8-9min/km** * **Distance:flexible, approx. 3–8km** * **Level:beginner-friendly / relaxed** * **Vibe:social, supportive, no competition** * **Dogs:welcome if comfortable jogging on a leash** **What to expect** * **Easy, social jogging together** * **Friendly chats during the run and after** * **Around 45 minutes of movement, with hellos before and goodbyes after** * **Come ready to run, or leave bags in a locker at HB** **This is not a training session or performance run.** **It’s about showing up and moving together.** **No special gear needed — just comfortable shoes and a good mood.** **Whatsapp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjxtqN7zL9F5bKtJSZvFFJ** **🇩🇪** **Jogginggruppe – Locker & gemeinsam laufen in Zürich** **Anfängerfreundlich · entspannt · kein Leistungsdruck** **Details** **Tag:** **Montag** **Treffzeit:** **19:00 Uhr** **Tempo:** **8–9 Min./km** **Distanz:** **flexibel, ca. 3–8 km** **Level:** **anfängerfreundlich / entspannt** **Atmosphäre:** **sozial, unterstützend, kein Wettbewerb** **Hunde:** **willkommen, wenn sie entspannt an der Leine joggen können** **Was dich erwartet** * **Lockeres, gemeinsames Joggen** * **Freundliche Gespräche während und nach dem Lauf** * **Etwa 45 Minuten Bewegung, mit Begrüssung davor und Verabschiedung danach** * **Komm bereit zum Laufen oder deponiere deine Tasche in einem Schliessfach am HB** **Dies ist kein Training oder leistungsorientierter Lauf.** **Es geht darum, gemeinsam zu kommen und sich zu bewegen.** **Keine spezielle Ausrüstung nötig — nur bequeme Schuhe und gute Laune.** **WhatsApp Gruppe: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GjxtqN7zL9F5bKtJSZvFFJ**

**Join me for a beautiful run alongside the Werenbach.** Start in front of the Opera, run until "Zollikerberg, Trichtenhausermühle" and back. The track is around 5K one way, has just under 200m elevation and can be run – go and back – in a little bit over an hour... at least that's how long it takes me. I will only go, if it is not raining. *Please be on time.* Join me for some recharging forest and river vibes. Escape the city but without having to go far. See you there Max

¡Hola a todos! 😊 Nos reunimos para disfrutar del Sechseläuten y la tradicional quema del Böögg este 20 de abril en Zúrich. 🌸 ¿Qué es el Sechseläuten? Es una fiesta tradicional que marca la llegada de la primavera y tiene sus orígenes en el siglo XVI, cuando en Zúrich se cambiaba el horario de trabajo y las campanas sonaban a las 6 de la tarde para indicar el inicio de la jornada de verano. Con el tiempo, esta tradición se combinó con antiguos rituales populares en los que se quemaban figuras (los “Böögg”) para despedir el invierno. 🔥 Hoy en día, el Böögg —un muñeco en forma de muñeco de nieve lleno de fuegos artificiales— se quema como símbolo del fin del invierno. Según la tradición, cuanto más rápido explota su cabeza, ¡mejor será el verano! 🎭 ¿Qué vamos a ver? Primero veremos el final del desfile de los gremios (Zünfte): cientos de participantes con trajes históricos, caballos, música y carrozas desfilan por la ciudad hasta llegar a la plaza principal (Bellevue). (sechselaeuten.ch) Después, el momento más esperado: la quema del Böögg a las 18:00, que pone el broche final al evento. 📍 Punto de encuentro: Estación Zürich Stadelhofen, delante del ALDI 🕟 Hora: 16:30 Es posible unirse más tarde (iremos compartiendo la ubicación por WhatsApp), pero recomiendo venir a esa hora, ya que después puede ser difícil encontrarnos debido a la gran cantidad de gente. La zona se llena muchísimo y a veces cortan calles cuando hay demasiada afluencia. ¡Nos vemos para disfrutar juntos de esta tradición única! 🎉🔥

**Yoga. Pause & Connect** is a welcoming evening in Zurich for people who enjoy an active and **mindful lifestyle** and value **meaningful connections**. We begin with a **Hatha Yoga** practice designed to help you recharge, release tension, and clear your mind after the day. Afterwards, stay for **relaxed networking time** — an opportunity to meet like-minded people and build genuine connections in a comfortable small-group setting. Networking takes place in the cozy chill area, where you can sit, unwind, and enjoy hot beverages or non-alcoholic drinks. 📍 **Location:** ANNTIN Wellbeing Studio https://maps.app.goo.gl/NpvNASsiANp6w7128 🗓 **Date:** Monday, 20 April 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 18:00 – 19:00 Yoga; 19:00 - 20:00 Networking 💰 **Cost:** 29 CHF (Yoga session - open level, beginners welcome). Spots limited to 16 participants – please reserve your spot with payment **TWINT +41 791977702**. Please sign up only if you are certain you will attend – no refunds policy. You are welcome to join **both parts of the evening**, but it’s also perfectly fine to come **only for the yoga practice or only for the networking part**. To stay up to date join the WhatsApp group 🌿 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT)

Hallo! Mein Name ist Michał und ich bin langjähriger Meditationspraktizierender und Bewusstseins-Coach. (Die Veranstaltung findet im GZ Heuried – Döltschiweg 130, 8055 Zürich statt. **Ich bitte um eine schriftliche Bestätigung deiner Teilnahme bei der Anmeldung.)** https://gz-zh.ch/gz-heuried/angebote/meditation-runterkommen/ In dieser geführten Meditation werden wir die Realität genau so beobachten, wie sie ist. Wir konzentrieren uns auf den Geist, den Körper und die Empfindungen im Körper. Die von mir geleitete Meditation ist in der Vipassana-Tradition verwurzelt und enthält Elemente der non-dualen Bewusstheit. Ich verwende keine Visualisierungen oder göttliche Bilder – sie ist so einfach wie möglich und meiner Erfahrung nach die effektivste Methode, die wahre Natur der Realität allmählich Tropfen für Tropfen zu erkennen. Diese Meditation ist für alle spirituellen oder religiösen Hintergründe offen. Der Abend besteht aus **einer Stunde Meditation**, gefolgt von **30 Minuten Fragen und Antworten**. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn du an diesem Abend teilnehmen würdest. **Gebühr – 20 CHF**. Wenn du finanzielle Schwierigkeiten hast, kontaktiere mich bitte, und wir können über andere Möglichkeiten sprechen.

Montags 19. Januar-30. März, 18:30-19:30, KMC Schweiz in ZH-Altstetten mit Kathrin Hald (Deutsch), 15CHF https://www.kadampa.ch/meditation-am-montag/ Entdecke unsere Meditation am Montag im [Kadampa Meditationszentrum Schweiz](https://www.kadampa.ch/ueber-uns/) mit vielen inspirierenden Tipps wie du die Probleme des Alltags in Herausforderungen verwandelst und Leichtigkeit und Freude in dein Leben bringst. Der Abend eignet sich besonders für Anfänger und beinhaltet eine geleitete Atemmeditation zum Entspannen, Erklärungen zum Thema (siehe unten), eine weitere geleitete Meditation zum Thema und praktische Anregungen, wie wir diese Einsichten in unseren Alltag integrieren.

**Walk description:** The hike starts in front of the bus stop Reichenburg Altersheim. Then we walk to Näfels following a ridge hike. It is not a broad ridge hike like Stoss but it is not a very narrow ridge hike like the hike between Schwytz and Glarus for those we remember. But the path is probably still a little slippery and there are probably still small traces of snow You need to be fit and have good hiking shoes. [von Reichenburg nach Glarus Nord | Wanderung | Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2895207010) **How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):** [Verbindungen Zürich HB nach Reichenburg, Altersheim | Das Online-Portal der SBB für Fahrplan, Zug und ÖV](https://www.sbb.ch/de?date=%222025-04-25%22&moment=dep&p_cursor=%22M3xPRnxNVMK1MTTCtTE5MjMzNsK1MTkyMzM2wrUxOTIzNzXCtTE5MjM4MMK1MMK1MMK1MjXCtTE5MjMwN8K1NsK1MMK1MsK1MMK1MMK1LTIxNDc0ODM2NDjCtTHCtTJ8UERIwrVjMjE4MGMzMmI2ZTkzZGJiMjdlNWQ5NWNmNmY2MzNjZXxSRMK1MjUwNDIwMjV8UlTCtTEyMzQwMHxVU8K1MHxSU8K1SU5JVA==%22&selected_leg=0&selected_trip=4&stops=Z%C3%BCrich+HB_I8503000~Reichenburg,+Altersheim_I8574481&time=07_14&day=2026-04-26&trip=1) **dedicated whatapp group** [WhatsApp-Gruppeneinladung](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GxCQyCn1WJZBC9b8Nc7eRL) **Registration:** To sign up, please select "Yes" in the WhatsApp community survey for this activity: [🌄 Switzerland Discovery Crew (Preferred Ages 18-35)🌄 | WhatsApp-Kanal](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaoercY1XquRrJm58k3V) If the event will happen in more than 30 days, I haven't added the survey in the channel yet. (Because message in a WhatsApp channel can be read by a new member only 30 days before he joins. But you can already enter the corresponding WhatsApp group) If you are concerned about privacy, only the admin of a WhatsApp channel can see who has voted in a poll (unlike a WhatsApp group). Please sign up only when you are certain! You can also register through Meetup, as it helps build momentum; however, I rely only on the number of people who signed up through the WhatsApp survey.

Hike Eat & Beer We hike Lägerengrat Ridge from Regensberg to Baden AG and visit on arrival a caft beer brewery and eat meat… More details to be informed in due time… Hike T3 Beer cold Meat 49 CHF

***🐕✨ Dog lovers, it’s time to get back out there!*** After a little break (thanks weather 🙃), we’re planning a new group dog hike in about 2 weeks — and this one will be worth it. 📍 **Location: TBD** We’ll choose the best possible spot depending on weather and trail conditions (think nature, space for dogs, and good vibes 🌿) 👉 ***For now: save the date*** ***Exact meeting point and details will be shared the week before.*** 🐾 Expect: * happy dogs * a relaxed, chill atmosphere * a mix of movement + chats + chaos (the good kind 😄) 👥 All friendly dogs & humans welcome! Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IMc3JGToenY1K6FpzXwwW2?mode=gi_t) or follow [pawsadventures_zurich](https://www.instagram.com/pawsadventures_zurich?igsh=eTFxd3kxd3owcTh4&utm_source=qr) on Instagram where we’ll be sharing pics and info too!

Hi everyone, Let's visit the famous Rappelswil monastery followed by a short-hike. We will start at Pfaffikon SZ and finish at Uerikon and have a picnic lunch along the way. https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/attractions/rapperswil-hurden-wooden-bridge-a-walkway-across-lake-zurich **Hike description:** Distance: 16 km Time: 5 h Elevation difference: 300 m up and down **Travel itinerary:** see photo **Meeting point:** Pfaffikon SZ **Minimum of 5 participants with confirmed donation; max. 15** **Booking system:** Mandatory donation of 10 CHF to your favourite charity. To secure your spot or move from the waiting list to the going list, please send me a confirmation of your donation to [[[[laurameetup@yahoo.com](mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com)]([mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com](http://mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com/))]([mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com](http://mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com/))]([mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com](http://mailto:laurameetup@yahoo.com/)) Alternatively, you can donate here: [Zurich Weekends and Hiking | Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz](https://actnow.redcross.ch/en-GB/project/zurich-weekends-and-hiking?tab=overview) Check out our Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr](https://www.facebook.com/share/15HuDGWwiM/?mibextid=wwXIfr) Cancelled in case of bad weather. See you, Laura

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.

Join us for one of our favorite hikes this Tuesday (4/21/26) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hoover Dam Scenic Trail, starting at the west end of the dam. This hike includes some paved paths/roads along with some dirt trails, with a few beautiful views of the reservoir. Join us for this 2 mile hike, finding us in the parking lot at the corner of Sunbury and Smoke Burr.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

We will hike the Ridge Trail and Meadows Trail twice, for a total of 3.8 miles. There are some pretty good inclines so plan on getting a cardio workout :). This is a loop which is pretty easy to follow; thus faster walkers can take the lead and the rest (like me) will bring up the rear at a slightly slower pace. You could also just do the loop once for 1.9 miles. No one left behind. Optional lunch to follow in Canal Winchester. I'm working through the metro parks - this is the third one!

Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice. Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.