Üetliberg
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| Elevation | 873 metres (2,864 ft) |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Range | Albis |
| Coordinates | 47°20′56″N 8°29′28″E / 47.349°N 8.491°ECoordinates: 47°20′56″N 8°29′28″E / 47.349°N 8.491°E |
| Easiest route | Mountain train |
| Pronunciation | Zürich German: [ˈyɛtlibɛrɡ] |
The Üetliberg (also spelled Uetliberg) is a mountain in the Swiss plateau, part of the Albis chain, rising to 873 m (2864 ft). The Uetliberg offers a panoramic view of the entire city of Zürich and the Lake of Zürich. There is also a hotel in the name of "Uto Kulm" on this small mountain. The two towers on the mountain are a look-out tower (rebuilt 1990) and the Uetliberg TV-tower (132 m, rebuilt 1968). The summit is easily accessible by train from Zürich.
[edit] Transportation
Uetliberg is the terminal station of the S-Bahn Zürich on the line S10 (Uetlibergbahn). Its train station is a 20 minute ride from Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
 Uetliberg look-out tower |
 Uto Kulm (Top of Zurich) with observation and TV-tower |
[edit] External links
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