Trails in the Canton of Zurich

Between Lake Zurich, the ridge of the Uetliberg and the wooded hills of the Oberland, trail running in the canton of Zurich takes shape far from the image of a financial city 🌲. A train leaves the main station and drops runners off in about twenty minutes at the foot of the Uetliberg, with the lake as a reward at the summit. Further east, the hills of the Tössbergland line up ridge paths where your calves get a serious workout.

On paper, the canton is nothing alpine, but its trails link together roots, wooden stairs and steep climbs that get your heart rate up 🍂. Autumn brings out the best of it, with golden forests and still-firm ground, while winter turns the slopes of the Uetliberg into a natural ice rink. The terrain remains runnable all year round, which makes it easier to prepare for a season goal, whether it's a first outing in the forest or a well-paced hill training session.

The Finishers calendar doesn't list any trail in the canton of Zurich for the moment, but the neighboring races are worth the trip. The RunThrough Trails Engelberg takes place on August 20, 2027 at the foot of Titlis, less than two hours by train from Zurich 🏔️. The Aare Lauf / Aare Trail offers, on June 13, 2027, a day of racing around Aarau, in Aargau.

Zurich gave birth to the Dada movement in 1916 at the Cabaret Voltaire, an energy that fits well with an improvised outing on the trails 🎨. After the effort, Zürich-style sliced veal with its cream sauce resets the counters to zero 🍽️. Choose your trail according to your level: a short loop on the Uetliberg to get started, a longer race in central Switzerland to aim higher. The trails in Zurich complete the selection around the city.