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Zurich Planet Trail Mountain Walk and Downtown Eats

Take a train or Uber up to Uetliberg for the Planet Trail. Ride the cable car up, walk the mountain path spotting the scale model planets, then cable car down. Stop at a restaurant at the top. After the walk, head to Zeughauskeller downtown for barada salad and schnitzel. Walk home and grab gelato at a popular spot.

Posted by John McNeill

Posted Aug 31

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  1. Planet Trail Uetliberg–FelseneggStop 1

    Planet Trail Uetliberg–Felsenegg

    Uetliberg, Zurich. Access via S10 train from Zurich HB (about 30 min). Cable car down from Felsenegg to Adliswil. One interesting fact: the trail is about 5.5-7 km and takes 1.5-2 hours.

    This easy family-friendly hike scales the solar system with each meter representing a million kilometers between planets. Start at Uetliberg station after a quick train ride from Zurich, spot the sun through Pluto along the ridge with sweeping views of the city and lake, then descend by cable car from Felsenegg.

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  2. Restaurant Uto KulmAIStop 2

    Restaurant Uto Kulm

    Uetliberg 652, 8143 Zürich. Reached by train to Uetliberg station then short walk. One interesting fact: it's a historic spot with hotel and restaurant offering hearty mountain fare.

    Perched at the summit of Uetliberg with panoramic views over Zurich, Lake Zurich, and the Alps. Enjoy Swiss specialties on the terrace after the planet walk or before heading down; a perfect mountain-top pause with fresh air and stunning scenery.

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  3. ZeughauskellerStop 3

    Zeughauskeller

    Bahnhofstrasse 28A, 8001 Zürich, near Paradeplatz. Open daily from 11:30am. One interesting fact: weapons on the walls are decorative remnants of its past as an armory.

    Historic arsenal-turned-restaurant near Paradeplatz with crossbow decor and long communal tables. Hearty Swiss classics like Wiener schnitzel and barada salad (likely a salad with barley or similar) in a lively, no-frills setting that's been popular since 1926.

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  4. Gelati am SeeAIStop 4

    Gelati am See

    Seefeld area, Zurich by Lake Zurich. Popular lakeside gelateria with long-standing reputation. One interesting fact: it's been delighting sweet tooths for over 20 years with fresh, high-quality ice cream.

    A Zurich classic right by the lake serving generous scoops of handmade gelato in a scenic spot. Perfect ending to the day with classic flavors that locals and visitors line up for on warm afternoons.

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