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Pizza Gravel Zurich
https://www.komoot.com/de-de/collection/2875816/-pizza-gravel-zurich
Pizza Gravel Zurich plans social rides on mixed surface around Zurich. Enjoy a nice ride and pizza afterwards. Please check the Komoot Pizza Gravel Zuruch collection for the upcoming tour.
Coders Monthly - Zürich
Coders Monthly is a regular gathering of programmers in Zurich interested in honing their craft.
It takes place in Zuerich at Cafe Bar Pluesch (https://cafe-pluesch.ch) on the first Thursday of every month.
For the members list, some pics and more, see the Coders Only (https://codersonly.org/events/coders-monthly) site.
Hope to see you there!
PS: Please join our Discord https://discord.gg/jWUZsKQvrz for any last minute announcements.
ZH3 Hash # 1711: The Down Out After Back On Under Hash
Hares (who set the route) are Spermalbad and Christian Harlot.
**Where**:
Meet at the lockers in Bhf Stadelhofen (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kS6gV8DsSq5soo9r6, or [https://w3w.co/wording.salad.pastels](https://w3w.co/wording.salad.pastels)). Look for English speakers wearing something approximating to running gear.
**When:**
We'll meet at 6:50 pm to start at 7:00 pm.
There's a charge of CHF 5 for participating, which covers as much beer/cider (and non-alcoholic alternatives) as you can drink afterwards, plus snacks.
**On After:**
The clue is in the title. It's between Gleis 1 and Stadelhoferstrasse.
**All Welcome:**
If you are curious, and want to get out of the house, stretch your legs, talk shit, enjoy a drink, and hopefully a laugh, then here's what you need to know:
• We are a social running/walking group - physical fitness is not required, but a sense of humour helps.
• The aim is to find the '*Beer Stop*' at the end of the '*trail*' and have fun.
• 'True Trail' is typically 4-7 km. Some will go less (especially those walking or walk/running), and some over-achieving fast runners will go further.
• The '*Hare*', which changes with each event (along with the location), cleverly lays the trail (typically with chalk and/or flour markings) so that everyone reaches the end at about the same time.
• There is always a place to deposit your bag and sometimes a place to change.
• Headlamps are highly recommended during the winter months, especially if we go into the woods, which is often the case.
• **After Trail**, we group in the '*Circle*' for 30-40 minutes for drinks, snacks, and some fun. This is usually outside, so bring warm, dry clothes to change into. If you don't want to stand around drinking afterwards, you can head home. We often go to a nearby restaurant for the 'On After' afterwards.
**Why bother leaving your warm & dry sofa?**
If you enjoy getting outside, being around people, and doing something a bit different, you will probably enjoy hashing. Exercise is important, and this is probably the least boring way to get it.
'Hashing' and the idea of some physical activity to work up a thirst, have been around for almost 90 years and there are groups (*Hashes*) in most major cities. Its humor and traditions can be explored on the internet - **or you can just come along and find out.** *See you there.*
We are of many nationalities, all ages, full of misfits and idiots (at least there is no one taking themselves seriously!) and always welcome newbies 'Virgin Hashers' and visitors from other groups.
For more about Zürich Hash House Harriers, check out [www.zh3.ch](http://www.zh3.ch/) ( [http://www.zh3.ch/](http://www.zh3.ch/) )
Underwater Hockey Session - Beginners welcome! (Free)
Join us for our Underwater Hockey Zurich Meetup and dive into the exciting world of hockey played beneath the surface!
Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious newbie, our group welcomes all skill levels and provides a fun environment for players to get started, improve and meet new friends!
Expect a cool team of about a dozen regulars already, in addition to this meetup attendees - you won't be alone, don't worry :)
Where? Hallenbad Oerlikon - Wallisellenstrasse 100, 8050 Zurich
When? Every Tuesday and Thursday, 19h45-22h
Who? Anyone comfortable in the water
What to bring? Your swimsuit, and if you have: mask, snorkel and fins (if you don't have, we can lend you)
Price? Free (pool entrance included)
What does it look like?
[https://youtu.be/F9TlT0XtLTM](https://youtu.be/F9TlT0XtLTM)
[https://www.facebook.com/uwhzuerich](https://www.facebook.com/uwhzuerich)
[https://www.instagram.com/uwhzuerich](https://www.instagram.com/uwhzuerich)
[https://uwhzuerich.ch](https://uwhzuerich.ch/)
District Runners Community Run
Do you want to run regularly? Together in a group?
Then run with us!
#### **Every Thursday, 7pm at Lochergut, Zurich**
We run about 7km and adjust the speed depending on the runners who join us.
For us, running isn’t just about fitness and competition, it’s about community and connection. We believe that nobody should have to run alone, and that by running together, we can push each other to be stronger and more resilient.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next run 🙌
Ensaio de Bateria (Rehearsal) - Os Patos Poderosos
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Our 'Ensaio de Bateria' is for regular members of the association and exceptionally for those who have previous experience playing in a samba bateria (please get in touch if you're interested, we'd love to hear from you).
In this session, we will dive into fresh material and technique, while also taking the time to perfect individual parts of our existing repertoire if needed. Whether you're looking to improve your groove or refine specific techniques, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your skills!
**What to bring:**
* Ear Plugs (we recommend "Alpine Music Pros" from a music shop)
* Water Bottle for staying hydrated
* Spare T-shirt for afterwards (it gets pretty warm)
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Unsere 'Ensaio de Bateria' ist für regelmäßige Mitglieder des Vereins und ausnahmsweise für diejenigen, die bereits Erfahrung in einer Samba Bateria haben (bitte melde dich, wenn du Interesse hast, wir würden uns freuen, von dir zu hören).
In dieser Session werden wir uns mit neuem Material und Technik beschäftigen, uns aber auch die Zeit nehmen, einzelne Teile unseres bestehenden Repertoires zu perfektionieren. Egal, ob du deinen Groove verbessern oder bestimmte Techniken verfeinern möchtest, dies ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, deine Fähigkeiten zu steigern!
**Was du mitbringen solltest:**
· Ohrstöpsel (wir empfehlen "Alpine Music Pros" aus dem Musikfachhandel)
· Eine Wasserflasche, damit du genug Flüssigkeit zu dir nehmen kannst
· Ersatz-T-Shirt für danach (es wird ziemlich warm)
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Nosso "Ensaio de Bateria" é para os membros regulares da associação e, excepcionalmente, para aqueles que têm experiência anterior de tocar numa bateria de samba (entre em contato se você estiver interessado, gostaríamos muito de ouvir você!).
Nesta sessão, vamos nos aprofundar em novos materiais e na técnica, além de dedicar tempo para aperfeiçoar partes individuais de nosso repertório existente, se necessário. Se estiver procurando melhorar seu groove ou refinar técnicas específicas, esta é a oportunidade perfeita para elevar suas habilidades!
**O que trazer:**
* Protetores de ouvido (recomendamos "Alpine Music Pros”).
* Garrafa d’água para se manter hidratado
* Uma troca de roupa para depois do ensaio (fica bem quente)
Wilderness Hiking Events This Week
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hike next to castle Schauensee after its visit
**Warning:**
I changed the hike path. It was the path from the time. (I forgot to changed the path when I copied the last meetu event in Lucern...)
**visit of the castle in the morning(in german)**
The castle in 18min by foot from the train station Kriens Zentrum Pilatus . The visit starts at 10am. The visit is in german.
[Schlossführungen :: Pro Schauensee](https://pro-schauensee.ch/index.php/veranstaltungen/events/events/schlossfuehrungen-im-Maerz)
it cost 5 CHF. Please register as soon as you can because the number of places is limited.
[Führung durch das Schloss Schauensee in Kriens | Führungen](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/fuehrungen-vortraege/fuehrung/fuehrung-durch-das-schloss-schauensee-7396136508783089556.html)
But in any case, you can hike with the group even if you don't visit the castle
**hike after the castle visit**
[von Kriens nach Obernau | Wanderung | Komoot](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2807147076?share_token=aifNVwc6a69OMwYH43w6W3D6jUCjfMJnmRl5rKlu214w3Rcg4F&ref=wtd)
We go Castle Schauensee then visit it until 11. Then we hike for real.
If the path is too long for you, there is bus stop in Eigenthal eigenboden, but the hike officially end up in the bus stop hergiswald
You need to be fit and have good hiking shoes
**How to go with the train (from Zurich and I will meet you on the way):**
https://a.sbbmobile.ch/s/hFbAbM61
**dedicated whatapp group**
[WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cvee8Dz59bKDF2N7c4LO8c)
**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 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
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Sihlwald hiking trail – Sihlwald forest trail loop from Horgen
Hike near Zürich „Sihlwald hiking trail – Sihlwald forest trail loop from Horgen“
Brief description: Once we arrive at the train station at the starting point near Lake Zürich, we leave the village behind and climb steadily through the forest. Once we reach the ridge, we make a detour to a lookout point from which we can see Lake Zug. We then hike along the well-maintained path along the ridge for some time until we reach Albishorn. Once there, we slowly and steadily descend back towards the starting point.
Komoot Link -> [Sihlwald hiking trail](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/invite-tour/2806258787?code=2ngv22-sOPt0nZiGoyvvpWBuv7qoQB0nM5hDR0gYFROQmLpRCo&ref=wtd&share_token=aQtmXqBbKYqvMqVTcZx803Mg6qX77DWBeWqb9yHOIaymFFxcY8)
**Key data**
Length: 16,6 km
Ascent: 750 m
Descent: 750 m
Duration without breaks: approx. 5:30 hours
Technical difficulty: according to Komoot SAC T1 with a short T2 section “Difficult hike. Very good physical condition required. Mostly easily accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.”
**Arrival and departure**
Meeting point: 8:40 Zürich HB under the blue angel
8:51 Departure from Zürich with the S24 towards Zug
9:14 Start of hike in Horgen Oberdorf
Return journey expected around 16:00 from Horgen
**Breaks**
A short break is planned approximately every hour. After two/three hours, there will be a slightly longer break for lunch. In the afternoon, we can stop for coffee/hot chocolate at a restaurant on the Albishorn. Please bring enough food with you for lunch.
**Disclaimer**
**Important Notice**
This is **NOT a guided tour**, but an informal meetup of individuals acting on their own responsibility. Participation is at your own risk.
Each participant is solely responsible for:
* assessing the requirements and difficulty of the hike,
* evaluating their own fitness and capabilities,
* ensuring adequate equipment (boots, clothing, etc.) and sufficient insurance coverage,
* checking the weather forecast in advance.
In case professional rescue services are required, each participant will be responsible for the costs.
The organizer accepts no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or death that may result directly or indirectly from this event. The organizer does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the hike description.
By joining this hike, you agree to the terms stated above.
**Image license (example image, not from the tour)**
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Wilderness Hiking Events Near You
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Sunday at Highbanks Metro Park
We will meet next to the restrooms at the [Big Meadows Picnic Area](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HBK_Web_1980.png). They're all the way at the back of the park, and they can be found at coordinates [40°09'06.6"N 83°02'30.2"W](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B009'06.6%22N+83%C2%B002'30.2%22W/@40.151828,-83.0423587,214m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zNDDCsDA5JzA4LjAiTiA4M8KwMDEnNDUuMSJX!8m2!3d40.1522222!4d-83.0291944!3m3!8m2!3d40.151827!4d-83.041715?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) (near the playground and the zip line).
We'll hike about 5 miles at [Highbanks Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/highbanks/) on the Dripping Rock and Overlook Trails. Afterward, we'll head over to [Olentangy River Brewing](https://www.olentangybrew.com/) for drinks, coffee, or food (their Sunday [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) is Venezuelan and always gets good reviews).
The actual address of the brewery is [303 Green Meadows Dr S, 43035](https://www.google.com/maps/place/303+Green+Meadows+Dr+S,+Lewis+Center,+OH+43035/@40.1551938,-83.0144045,17.25z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8838f395cef06c97:0xe407de61b3e30069!8m2!3d40.1551765!4d-83.0124352!16s%2Fg%2F11c26jc7j9?entry=ttu). If you can't make the hike, we should be there by noon.
**How to find our starting point in Big Meadows:**
If you are new to Highbanks, the Big Meadows picnic area is 1.5 miles into the park just after you turn into the park off of U.S. Route 23. That is, after you enter the park, drive a mile and a half into the park. You will come to a crosswalk with a yield sign in the middle of it (this is not to be confused with the first such crosswalk you come to just in front of the Nature Center, which you arrive at maybe a quarter of a mile into the park).
Just after this second crosswalk, make a left. Then make another almost immediate left into the parking lot on your left. There you will see the jungle gym and the kiddie zip line to your left. I will be just in front of the restrooms just a bit further down from the jungle gym and picnic shelter; the restroom building will also be on your left.
Trails & Ales! Slate Run Metro Park / Loose Rail Brewing
**History**
[Slate Run Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/slate-run/), located south of Canal Winchester in Pickaway County, has roots tracing back to the early planning efforts of the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. In 1963, Metro Parks officials identified the land along Slate Run as having strong potential for a large metropolitan park due to its expansive acreage, diverse habitats, and natural features like the stream that gave the area its name. The largest stream in the vicinity, Slate Run, flows south to northwest through a ridge, providing a logical basis for the park's designation. Between 1964 and 1968, Metro Parks acquired approximately 1,662 acres through multiple parcels, including a key 212-acre farmstead that had been continuously operated since 1805. This acquisition phase positioned Slate Run as a future major addition to the system, following the openings of other parks like Sharon Woods in 1968 and Highbanks in 1973.
The park officially opened to the public in 1981, marking it as the sixth Metro Park in the district and, at the time, the largest with its substantial land holdings. From the outset, Metro Parks envisioned incorporating a living historical farm to educate visitors about 19th-century Ohio agriculture. The focal 212-acre parcel, purchased from the White family heirs in 1964, included historic structures that made it ideal for this purpose. The park's development preserved natural areas such as grasslands, wetlands, meadows, and forests while integrating interpretive elements. Upon opening, Slate Run quickly became a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Central to the park's identity is the Slate Run Living Historical Farm, which interprets life on a typical Ohio farm in the 1880s. The gothic revival farmhouse on the site was constructed in 1856 by owner Isaac Fridley and later restored by Metro Parks for historical accuracy. Visitors can explore interiors like the living room, parlor, and kitchen, where interpreters demonstrate period activities. The multi-bay barn, built in 1881 by Samuel Oman (the fourth owner), was meticulously restored with help from Amish carpenters. Heirloom animals such as Percheron horses, pigs, geese, and turkeys inhabit the farm, enhancing the immersive experience.
The historical farmstead reflects a long lineage of ownership and agricultural use dating back to the early 19th century. Continuous farming on the land since 1805 made the site authentic for recreating late-19th-century practices, including grain harvesting and animal husbandry. Metro Parks focused on authenticity by restoring original buildings and introducing period-appropriate methods, such as horse-powered threshing machines from the late 1880s. The farm operates with volunteers and staff in period attire to portray daily rural life. This educational component has drawn school groups and families for decades.
Today, Slate Run Metro Park spans about 1,705 acres and attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually for its blend of natural preservation and historical interpretation. The park maintains diverse habitats supporting wildlife like nesting sandhill cranes and reintroduced northern bobwhite quail. Trails and open spaces offer opportunities for hiking and observation amid the preserved landscapes. The Living Historical Farm remains a crown jewel, continuing to teach about Ohio's agricultural heritage. Ongoing programs and restorations ensure the site's relevance for future generations.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Slate Run](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SLR-parkmap@2x.gif).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Five Oaks, Sugar Maple, Covered Bridge, Shagbark, and Lake Trails. This will be around 4.5 to 5 miles. While Slate Run is moderately strenuous in a few places, it's generally a good place to hike and doesn't seem to wear people out. Some spots on the hike are unshaded, though, so be prepared for the possibility of some sun.
I find Slate Run to be very underappreciated for the quality of its hiking.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet at the [Shady Grove Picnic Area](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'30.1%22N+82%C2%B050'13.2%22W/@39.758347,-82.83701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.758347!4d-82.83701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). You can use the map pin I've provided here; it's accurate. There's a latrine at Shady Grove, but there is no running water (no water fountains). We will pass a water fountain when we get to the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, although I can't guarantee this fountain won't be off for the winter. I'd recommend bringing some water just in case, at least for after the hike.
I'd also recommend [hiking shoes](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D972KN3W) for this park.
**After the Hike**
Once we're finished at Slate Run, we'll head over to [Loose Rail Brewing](https://looserailbrewing.com/) for [drinks](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-drink-menu) and [food](https://looserailbrewing.com/canal-winchester-canal-winchester-loose-rail-brewing-food-menu). The brewery's actual address is [37 W Waterloo St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/37+W+Waterloo+St,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/@39.8432511,-82.8071032,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88387be3ac496d83:0x23e8ee9d9391dd6b!8m2!3d39.8432511!4d-82.8071032!16s%2Fg%2F11cp8n8x1j?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D), and it's about 10-12 minutes from Slate Run. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. If trail conditions are poor, we will use the Multipurpose Path.
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
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.
Hike High Banks
Hike approx 4.0 miles at approx. 18 minute mile pace. Meet in front of the Nature Center.





















