Easy hike along the Sihl riverbank
Details
Details: Loop hike from Sihlbrugg bus station through the Sihl riverbank.
Difficulty: Intermediate (SAC grading: T1)
Meeting point and time: Zug train station at 8:45 next to the stairs & timetables. We take the 8:58 train to Baar and then at 9:04 the bus to Sihlbrugg. (travel time: 17 minutes).
Coming back: Same connection the other way around. There are two connections per hour.
Duration: Estimated 5 hours (including stops for eating & resting)
Profile: 14.4km, 230m up, 230m down.
Pace: Moderate, light elevation on a longer route.
Lunch: Bring your own food and drinks, we will stop at a picnic place to eat. There are some BBQ places along the route, but we will not do cooking, so make sure you pack food that you don't need to grill.
Recommended gear:
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Warm layers as the weather requires
- Enough water & food
- Bandage for blisters & first aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Swimming suit & blanket - there is option to take a dip in the river at some points - totally optional!
Tick warning: Ticks are in season! Make sure you wear clothes that minimize the bare skin surface, use insect spray and inspect yourself carefully after the hike. Especially if you are not vaccinated.
Weather: We only leave if the weather is nice, I reserve the right to postpone the hike if the weather forecast predicts rain/storm for that day.
Disclaimer: I am not a mountain/tourist guide. Everybody joins at his/her own risk. I am not responsible for your safety/gear/belongings.
Easy hike along the Sihl riverbank