Hiking

**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 ***

A fantastic ski-touring area which offers many options. We will choose the best according to the conditions. With an overnight stay in a Swiss-Alpin-Club hut. Guided by a certified mountain-guide. Program 1. day: Zuoz - Pizzet 2'909m - Fuorcla Viluoch - Keschhütte SAC (with the option to climb Piz Porchabella 3'078m) ↗︎1150m (1300), ↘︎950m (1100) 2. day: Keschhütte SAC - P. 3040m - Passhöreli, or Piz Ducan, or Chüealphorn - Sertig ↗︎max 1200m, ↘︎max 2000 ​ (In case the conditions aren't good in the area, I will choose an alternativ tour.) Level: intermediate - (max. 1'300 m) \- you already have experience in ski touring \- you have the skills to ski in all types of snow To / from: Public transport Participants: min. 4, max. 6 participants Cost: 370 CHF for guiding/organization (not incl. half board in the hut, public transport, cable car) Details / Sign up on: mountaintour.ch info@mountaintour.ch

🔥 Jeet Kune Do – Real Street Self-Defense in Zurich What would you do if someone grabbed you tomorrow? This intro class teaches simple, direct techniques that actually work under pressure — no choreography, no fantasy drills. 📅 Saturday, 07.03.2026 ⏰ 11:00–12:15 📍 Kronenstrasse 12, 8006 Zürich 💰 18 CHF (intro price) Open to beginners — but expect to move. Come with sporty clothes and indoor shoes. Changing rooms & showers available. ⸻ 🔒 Limited spots available “Attending” on Meetup does NOT reserve your place. Your spot is confirmed only after payment (non-refundable) via TWINT or Revolut: 📱 076 456 86 12 Include your name in the message. Once payment is received, you’re in

**Join us for a refreshing Saturday morning cold-water swim at Katzensee!** We’ll meet at **9:00 AM** at the usual spot by the lake, do a short warm-up, and then go into the water together. All levels are welcome — beginners and experienced winter swimmers. **What to bring:** * warm hat * towel * water shoes (optional) * warm clothes for after the swim * a thermos with tea (optional) We’ll swim for a short time, enjoy the fresh morning energy, and warm up together afterwards. If you’re ready to start your weekend with nature, cold water, and good people — join us!

First Saturday hash will be an OUTSTATION: **Bern Hash House Harriers 1000th Run Extravaganza!** **When:** 7th March 2026 @ 14:00 **Where:** Herrenschwanden, Dorf **Trail:** A to A **Hares:** a select crew of some of Bern H3's finest **What to bring:** money for restaurant (optional) **Special info.:** please fill out the Google form at this link - [https://forms.gle/jZYxwdectdMtZK5P8](https://forms.gle/jZYxwdectdMtZK5P8) **Word about the day:** Trail will have it all: forests, countryside, mud, bugs, snacks and BEER! There will be Trails for both walkers and runners, with a scrumptious Drink Stop and our first Circle in the esteemed Hashing Universe of quadruple digits! **How to get there:** It's best to come by public transport. From the Postauto station upstairs in the Bern Bahnhof, catch either Bus 105 from Stop V at 13:33 (direction ("Lyss"), arriving at Herrenschwanden, Dorf at 13:44, or Bus 106 from Stop U at 13:38 (direction "Zollikofen"), arriving at Herrenschwanden, Dorf at 13:50. Once there, look for Hashers. It's a small village, we'll probably outnumber the locals. If you do choose to come by car, please park in the lot by the old schoolhouse here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/6zVGmoT5ZGC8Tyx1A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6zVGmoT5ZGC8Tyx1A)

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)** Designed by Freepik – www.freepik.com (Name: wilder-pfad-durch-wald)

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.

**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.

Join us for our inaugural hike of the 2026 season as we hike the first leg of the Big Walnut trail. We will leave from Morse Rd at Hanna Realty and hike 2 miles on a flat paved trail along Big Walnutl creek and looping Academy Park. See you Sunday at 3 pm!

Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area. If trail conditions are poor, we will use the Multipurpose Path.

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.