Hiking

Join the Züri Open Water Swim Pod (ZOWSP) for a refreshing morning swim in Lake Zurich at sunrise followed by a cozy coffee meet-up at Etre. Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just dipping your toes into open water swimming, this event is perfect for fitness enthusiasts, triathletes, and water sports lovers alike. Make new friends, network, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while engaging in a social and energizing activity. Just to remind you all, here's how things work: 🕖 Meet Time: 7:02am 📍 Location: Utoquai Badi (meet outside the entrance at 7:02am) 🌊 Swim Start: 7:15am sharp 📏 Route: Utoquai to Seebad Enge and back (\~700m each way) ☕ Post-Swim: Coffee at Etre for anyone who’s got time 🏊‍♀️ Equipment: goggles, green ZOWSP swim cap (get one from a committee member & twint Anna 5CHF), dry bag (not mandatory but recommended for safety) 📳 Communication: ask any member to add you to the whatsapp group. Please note: This is an informal, self-organized group, so everyone swims at their own risk. This route is for confident swimmers only—there’s no stop or rest point mid-swim. Don’t forget your badi entry fee (8 CHF) or grab a seasonal pass if you’ll be joining regularly.

Join a 2 hours sail from Meilen on a 25 foot sailboat in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Costs are 40 chf per person. Twint is accepted. Arrival: The trains arrive around the full hour so don't stress yourselves but take-off is sharp at quarter past the hour. If you arrive by other means I encourage car pooling and allow extra time for traffic and the parking space quest. Important: Please read the group description and packlist Thank you

a concept for ambitious athletes, non-yogis, and anyone ready to challenge both body and mind. WARGA combines the intensity of functional strength training with the mobility and discipline of yoga — all set against the backdrop of Lake Zurich. This is not a whisper-and-meditate yoga class. This is sweat, focus, resilience, and full energy output. 💥 The method combines: Ashtanga Yoga Power Yoga Mobility Training Functional strength exercises with physiotherapy-based principles Designed to help you: Improve mobility Release tension Build strength and focus Develop mental and physical resilience 🌧 Weather? Doesn’t matter. Rain sessions come with a motivational surprise for the tough ones. 📍 4 minutes from Küsnacht train station 🗓 Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 PM | Starting May 5, 2026 💰 CHF 35 Created by a therapeutic yoga teacher and inspired by real military experience during a KFOR deployment, WARGA was designed specifically for strong bodies that need mobility, recovery, and mental balance without losing intensity. Train hard. Recover better. Then jump into Lake Zurich afterward.

Join us where **we play board games together**! Feel free to bring your favourite game with you, just be prepared to explain the rules to others. It is preferable that games are either in English or language-independent, so that anyone can play. Feel free to come without any game as well! ***Please bring your games*** 📍[Aubrey](https://www.aubrey.ch/kontakt/) @Hardbrücke 🎟️ **no ticket required** \- it is free\. No preregistration needed 🍹It is **necessary** to order at least one drink because we are in a restaurant ⏰ 19:00 or any time later until 22:00 🎲 We usually play easier/party, relatively short games. Everybody can learn the rules quickly 🇬🇧🇩🇪 We play in English but the rules can always be explained in German as well. 🔗 Join the whatsapp chat here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9U8Fq1ROFVGDiZM760Q8k?mode=wwt](https://chat.whatsapp.com/K9U8Fq1ROFVGDiZM760Q8k?mode=wwt)

Your Tuesday evening plans just got an upgrade folks! 🌇✨ Imagine finishing your day on one of the most beautiful rooftops in Zürich… golden sunset above you, lake & city views around you, warm summer air, good music, beautiful people and a yoga flow that makes you feel alive again. This is mora than “just another yoga class”. It’s your weekly reset. A moment to breathe deeper, move your body, sweat a little, soften a lot and remember how good life actually feels when you slow down for a second. Expect: ✨ Rooftop sunset magic ✨ A juicy Hatha/Vinyasa flow ✨ Incredible panoramic views over Zürich ✨ All levels welcome ✨ Good energy & community vibes ✨ Yoga mats & props available (no need to bring anything) ✨ WC, changing rooms & showers available Honestly… this might become your favourite ritual of the summer. And yes! Your friends deserve to know about this too 🤍 Send this to someone you want on the rooftop with you. 📍 Zürich — Spiraldynamik Rooftop, Schaffhauserplatz 🗓 Every Tuesday ⏰ 19:30 ⚠️ Spots are limited In case of bad weather, tickets can simply be transferred to another date. All details & to book click: [HERE](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/sport-fitness/yoga/rooftop-sunset-yoga-flow-with-a-breathtaking-view-7459511137240908165.html) ✨ Summer Yoga Packages are available and will help you save money — feel free to reach out for details. 📲 Have questions? Reach out -> +41 75 443 93 49 (Iri Gurdis) IG: @liuna_holistic Website: [www.liunaholistic.com](http://www.liunaholistic.com) **Come for the yoga. Stay for the vibe. Leave glowing ✨**

**A creative walk & talk for designers and creatives** Join us for a half-day walk and talk along the scenic Uetliberg ridge, designed to connect outside the usual networking format. No presentations. No panels. Just great people, ideas, and a shared path. We start at Triemli Station and hike up through the forest to Uto Staffel (about 1.5 hours), guided by [Mario Stipetic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariostipetic/). From there, we continue into a relaxed 1 to 1.5 hour ridge walk along the Planetenweg with views over Zürich, the lake, and the Alps. Conversations unfold naturally along the way. We move in small groups, rotate, and share thoughts on current projects, creative challenges, and topics like AI in design, or whatever emerges in the moment. We end at Gut Mädikon Hofcafé, a hidden farm café, where we spend about one hour enjoying coffee, homemade cake, and relaxed conversation. This is networking without the pressure. Just movement, fresh air, and meaningful exchange. See you there! 😇 **WhatsApp Group (Coordination)** We’ll send the WhatsApp invite after you RSVP. You can also join via Discord below. —— **The Easy Route** Prefer to skip the steep climb? Take the S10 train from Zürich HB to Uetliberg (about 20 minutes), then walk down to Uto Staffel and meet us there around 11:00 AM. Timing will be coordinated via the group on the day. **Getting Back** We walk back along the ridge to Uetliberg, either retracing the Planetenweg or taking the path near the Uetliberg tower. From there, walk down to Triemli station and catch the train home. **Physical Fitness** The initial climb takes about 1.5 hours and is steep, requiring a reasonable level of fitness. If you are unsure, take the easy route. The views are the same, and the Hofcafé cake tastes just as good. **RSVP** If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP so we can adjust the reservation at the Hofcafé. —— **📅 Date** Sunday, May 31, 2026 (Alternative rain date: June 7, 2026) **📍 Meeting Point (Start)** 10:00 AM at Triemli Station, Zürich **⏰ Duration** \~6 to 7 hours total (including lunch break) **🥾 Difficulty** Moderate (steep initial climb) **⛰️ Elevation gain** \~320 m (485 m > 805 m) **🎒 What to bring** * Hiking shoes or sturdy trail shoes (no sneakers, no sandals) * Water bottle (at least 0.5L) * Weather-appropriate layers (cooler in the forest, windy on the ridge) * Optional snack * Sun protection (hat or cap, sunscreen) **🚶 Return** \~13:30 from Hofcafé —— **🔗 Discord** Get event reminders and connect with other members on Discord: ➡️ [discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk](http://discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk) —— **Who’s Visual Fields?** Visual Fields is a network of designers and creatives built for people to connect, support, and share with fellow experts. We have upcoming events in Zürich, Basel, and Luzern. [Check out upcoming events](http://visualfields.ch/) —— **Event policies** We have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment. Be mindful not to make assumptions about gender, sexual orientation, or identity. Always ask for consent - for physical contact and work critique - and treat everyone and the space with respect. [All policies](https://experienc.es/policies) **Fine print (the friendly kind)** You join at your own risk. The trail includes steep, uneven, and potentially muddy sections. Please wear appropriate footwear and assess your ability. In case of heavy rain or unsafe conditions, the event will be postponed to June 7. By joining, you agree that photos or videos taken at the event may be used by Visual Fields for promotional and communication purposes.

Der Lützelsee ist bekannt für seine landschaftliche Schönheit. In der friedlichen Stille der Landschaft können wir erleben, wie in uns heilsame Energien frei werden. Ein besonderes Erlebnis bietet die Zeit um die Sommersonnwende, die wir bei Vollmond nutzen, um in tiefere Ebenen unseres Bewusstseins, jenseits des Alltagsbewusstseins, einzutauchen. Bei Vollmond erreicht unser Energielevel das Maximum. Dies in Verbindung mit langanhaltendem rhythmischem Gehen ermöglicht uns eine bewusste Grenzerfahrung in körperlicher, psychischer und geistiger Hinsicht. Wir umrunden den Lützelsee langsam im Schweigen. Jeder kann eigene Uebungen mitbringen, z.B. Meditationen, Mantras, Gebete, Traumyoga etc. In einigen tantrischen Traditionen geht man davon aus, dass das erste Chakra unter den Fusssohlen zu finden ist. Wird dieses Fusschakra durch längeres Gehen aktiviert, öffnen sich alle anderen Chakren und heilende Energien fliessen bis zum Kronenchakra. All dies kann bei der Wanderung ausprobiert werden. Eine einmalige Gelegenheit. Die Wanderung beginnt bei Sonnenuntergang (21:11) und endet mit dem Sonnenaufgang (5:33). Wir umrunden den Lützelsee insgesamt sieben Mal. Nach jeder Umrundung machen wir 10 Minuten Pause. Wer möchte, kann uns auch nur für eine oder ein paar Runden begleiten und im Schlafsack Pause machen. Seltene Gelegenheit, kann aus Wettergründen nur ungefähr alle 2 Jahre durchgeführt werden. Kollekte zugunsten von Pro Natura Mehr Fotos, Details, incl Tourenblatt, siehe: https://www.bernhardeisenbarth.ch/meditation/meditatives-wandern/#cc-m-header-14603870927

Kindly understand that This is Not an online event. We created this for the people to communicate with each other (in the comment section) to find their travel mates. However, since the Meetup site requires a date and time. We constantly have to update the date and time to keep the event alive. Dear friends, If you have plans to travel somewhere in the world, and you are looking for a travel mate/roommate, you can post it here to let others know, and maybe you can arrange to travel together. It would probably be a good idea to meet up before deciding to travel together but at least this will give you a chance to find a like-minded travel mate. How to Choose the Right Travel-mate? Have some common interests. Avoid people who tend to extremes. Agree on expenditures before you leave. Make sure your personalities Friends aren’t always good travel companions Don’t go backpacking with a luxury-seeker Make sure you’re able to communicate Agree on a similar budget Avoid picky, crazy and whiny individuals Test each other on a short trip You don’t have to be like a couple of inseparable lovebirds Good Luck and Cheers, Siddiq

**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

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.

This is a small but pretty park with a 1.7-mile loop. We will walk it 2 times. It goes along a ridge and has moderate elevation changes.

Hi ladies. Let's hike the edward thomas trail, lake trail , spring creek and a short walk on the multi purpose trail. This is one large loop . Wear your shoe of choice. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. 4.2 miles in length .

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.

Hike approx 4.0 miles at approx. 17 minute mile pace. Meet in front of the Nature Center.