Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis)

Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis) is a scenic viewpoint in , . Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis) is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near .
Photo: Tschubby, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Opening hours: 24/7
  • Type: Scenic viewpoint
  • Description: observation tower in Switzerland
  • Also known as: “Aussichtsturm Hochwacht Albis” and “Hochwachtturm”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Schnabelburg Castle and Bürglen.

Castle
Photo: Paebi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
was a small castle erected in 1150 by the lords of on the chain southwest of Zürich, , overlooking the nearby Schnabellücken pass. is situated 380 metres south of Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis).

Peak
The is the highest mountain of the , a wooded range stretching west of in the Swiss canton of . It is located between and the valley of the .

Ridge
Photo: Parpan05, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a chain of hills in the Canton of Zürich, .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Langnau am Albis and Hausen am Albis.

Village
Photo: Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in .

Village
Photo: Leandros, Public domain.
is a municipality in the district of Affoltern in the canton of Zürich in . is situated 2½ km south of Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis).

Village
Photo: Paebi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a municipality in the district of Affoltern in the canton of Zürich in . is situated 3½ km west of Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis).

Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis)

Latitude
47.26635° or 47° 15′ 59″ north
Longitude
8.53163° or 8° 31′ 54″ east
Height
33 metres (108 feet)
Open location code
8FVC7G8J+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 437732576
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Wiki­data ID
Q15106981
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In Other Languages

“Hochwacht Observation tower (Albis)” goes by many names.

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Highlights include Schnabel and Chli Bürglen.

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