Öschbrig, Mountain summit in Zurich region, Switzerland
Öschbrig is a mountain summit in the Zurich region that rises to 696 meters above sea level. It forms part of a ridge of hills positioned between Lake Greifen and Lake Zurich.
The summit was first mentioned in written records from 1492. This marks its long-standing presence in the landscape and local identity.
The name Öschbrig comes from Swiss German and may derive from Alemannic personal names like Otmar or Otfrid. This origin reflects the local linguistic traditions of the region.
Public buses serve the area from Zurich Klusplatz or Fällanden stations throughout the day. From these departure points, you can walk to the summit.
Storm Lothar devastated the forest in 1999, creating clearings across the slope. Beech and ash trees now grow alongside unusual Douglas firs in these open areas.
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