Having a long layover in Zurich? Hiking is an option

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Sometimes when traveling via Zurich, I arrive early morning, and leaving late afternoon. Well, I just learn I can do hiking instead of wondering around the city. The train and bus system is very good. So it's easy to reach the destination.
This time, I headed to Eglisau to start the hiking along Rhine River for about 2 hours and 30 minutes. And here are some of the scenery.

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Moo moo

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Barley










Wheat

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Power Plant




Mary A Little Lamb

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That's Germany.. across from the river




I can't go to the other end of the bridge. There is a border patrol.




Even at the train station, Kaiserstuhl, the direction to Germany is clearly marked.

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Kaiserstuhl

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From Kaiserstuhl, I took the bus to Bullach to catch the train back to ZRH. But the irony was the first train to arrive was ICE, the German train. No passport control. Headed back to Hauptbanhof, and change to the train to Zurich Airport.

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Thanks for posting, SQ LPP! It looks very nice for a day out rather than stay in ZRH - perhaps combine that with lunch at a pub (or the Swiss equivalent) in a village ?

[SuperJonJon]

Wow, looks great! Thanks for the pics, SQ LPP!

[phaleesy]

Thanks for sharing your pretty pictures. A hike in the countryside is an excellent idea! Did you see any big strong farmers?

Don't think I'd be having a lamb shank in a hurry. Sometimes I forget how cute and adorable they are.

[SQ LPP]

Thanks for sharing your pretty pictures. A hike in the countryside is an excellent idea! Did you see any big strong farmers?

I think there are about almost 50 great hike/trail site around Zurich. Unfortunately, I did the hike on Sunday. So, all the farmers were hiding in their love nests.

Don't think I'd be having a lamb shank in a hurry. Sometimes I forget how cute and adorable they are.

The cute thing about those mary a little lamb that I saw in Sqitzerland, they were all had the bell. Even the herd of cows have them. So, it's very soothing to hear the bells ringing while they were grassing. I remembered in Scotland as well as New Zealand, not all had bell around their necks.

[KeithMEL]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing.