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Albishorn viewpoint

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Stiftung Wildnispark Zürich

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View from the Uetliberg over the Lake of Zurich as far as Säntis and from the Lake of Zug to the Rigi.

The Albishorn viewpoint is situated 909 metres above sea level and offers a wonderful view of the Sihlwald, as well as the surrounding mountains and lakes. Panorama board, Albishorn mountain restaurant

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Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald

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Coordinates

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2'683'712E 1'234'012N

47.251720, 8.544502

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47°15'06.2"N 8°32'40.2"E

UTM

32T 465533 5233238

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Albishorn viewpoint

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Alte Sihltalstrasse 38
8135 Sihlwald
+41 44 722 55 22 http://www.wildnispark.ch E-mail: info@wildnispark.ch

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