Pfannenstiel Hochwacht

The Pfannenstiel Hochwacht features a 33-meter observation tower that provides views of Lake Zurich, the Greifensee, and the Zurich Oberland region.

The restaurant location served as a signal station in the 17th century, where watchmen used fire and smoke signals to alert neighboring stations of potential dangers.

The Okenshöhe section of Pfannenstiel received its name from naturalist Lorenz Oken, who frequently visited and later purchased the area in the 19th century.

The restaurant welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00 and Sundays from 09:00 to 20:00, offering meals and refreshments after hiking activities.

The facility includes both a restaurant and tourism office, positioned at 850 meters altitude with direct access to multiple hiking trails in the Zurich Oberland.

Location: Meilen

Operator: Zürcher Wanderwege

Address: Hochwacht 3, 8132 Egg, Switzerland 8706 Egg

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-22:00; Sunday 09:00-20:00

Phone: +41449840255

Website: https://maps.zh.ch/system/docs/ww/Wegweiser/69323801.pdf

GPS coordinates: 47.28986,8.67579

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:56