Felsenegg is a viewpoint on the Albis ridge at about 800 metres, directly above the town of Adliswil. It marks the end of the Planet Trail and has a restaurant with a broad terrace looking over Lake Zurich to the Alps.
It is also the top station of the Luftseilbahn Adliswil–Felsenegg (LAF), a small cable car that has linked the Sihl valley with the ridge since the 1950s. The ride takes only a few minutes, and because the cable car belongs to the Zurich public-transport network it is covered by ordinary zone tickets.
Top things to do: Felsenegg & the Cable Car
Ride the cable car
The cabins float up over the forest with a widening view of the lake. In clear weather sit or stand facing the valley on the way down.
Enjoy the terrace
The restaurant terrace is one of the finest places near Zurich for a drink with a view. On fine weekends it fills up quickly.
Walk on, or walk down
From Felsenegg the ridge path continues south to Buchenegg and the Albispass. Alternatively, a forest path descends to Adliswil in about 45 minutes.
Getting there: Felsenegg & the Cable Car
- From Zurich: S4 from Zürich HB to Adliswil (about 15 minutes), then roughly ten minutes’ signposted walk to the valley station.
- From the Uetliberg: the Planet Trail, about 1.5 to 2 hours on foot.
- Tickets: ZVV zone tickets and passes are valid on the cable car; check which zones you need in the app.
Insider tips
- The cable car normally runs every 15 minutes or so but closes for a few weeks of maintenance each year, often in spring or autumn — check before planning a one-way walk.
- Starting at Felsenegg and walking to the Uetliberg reverses the Planet Trail and ends with the easy S10 ride down.
- In fog season Felsenegg is often above the clouds as well.
- Dogs are allowed in the cable car.
Best tours & tickets for Felsenegg & the Cable Car
These top-rated experiences pair well with a visit to Felsenegg & the Cable Car:
Private hike from €209 Zurich: Guided Half-Day Private Uetliberg Mountain Hike
A private guided half-day on the mountain. It is much more expensive than walking it yourself and had no reviews when we checked, but it suits groups who want a tailored walk and local knowledge.
- A private guide for your group only
- Route and pace adapted to you
- Time for the summit viewpoints
City pass from €31 Zürich Card: Save on Attractions, Transport and Dining
Not a tour but the most useful booking for a Uetliberg day: the pass covers public transport in Zurich and the surrounding zones, including the train to the Uetliberg and the airport transfer, plus museum discounts. Check the current list of inclusions before you buy.
- Unlimited 2nd-class travel on trams, buses, trains and boats in the city region
- Includes the S10 ride up the Uetliberg
- Free or reduced entry to many Zurich museums
