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Iconic Heartbeat: A Journey Through Time, Zurich

Iconic Heartbeat: A Journey Through Time

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Here is a stroll past Zurich's famous landmarks, using pedestrian lanes and calm squares. The route covers the city's history, wide views, and artistic highlights.

Along the way

1
Lindenhof HillBegin your journey atop this historic hill, offering panoramic views of the old town, Limmat River, Grossmünster, and the university district.
2
St. Peter's ChurchMarvel at Europe's largest church clock face and delve into the history of one of Zurich's oldest parish churches, nestled within charming medieval alleyways.
3
Fraumünster ChurchAdmire the stunning stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall and Augusto Giacometti, making this former abbey church a masterpiece of art and architecture by the L
4
MünsterbrückeStand on this beautiful pedestrian bridge connecting Fraumünster and Grossmünster, offering exquisite views of both churches, the Limmat River, and Lake Zurich
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Grossmünster ChurchDiscover Zurich's most iconic landmark with its distinctive twin towers.
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Wasserkirche and HelmhausEncounter the Wasserkirche, a historical church built on a small island, and the adjacent Helmhaus, now an art gallery, both steeped in local legend and offerin

The route

Distance2.2 km
Walking≈ 30 min
Running≈ 14 min
Climb↑ 6 m
RouteCircular

A 2.2 km circular route from Zurich to walk, run or cycle, with 6 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 6 m in total

Before you go

StartLindenhof Hill, Lindenhof, 8001 ZürichOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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