Every tourist and guest of Zurich will have excellent opportunities for outdoor activities due to the rich natural diversity of this area. If you prefer water sports, the best place for your recreation is located on the banks of the Zurich Lake. Here you will find different sports centers where you can rent a boat and equipment for water skiing, wakeboarding, and sailing. The organized boat trips along the sights of Zurich are located in the basin of the Rheinfall. The fans of golf will enjoy to the maximum this game on the green meadows, clear lakes, mountain hills, which serve as beautiful scenery for golf; in the region work several clubs offering lessons with professionals and equipment rental.
Among the mountains, forests and valleys of the region, there are many paths for hiking and cycling of different levels of complexity. Especially popular is the route with a rise of 800 meters high by cable car and a walk along the educational path called "Path of the Planets". It suggests a symbolic journey through a reduced copy of the solar system. In addition, cyclists should look into the small but very picturesque towns of the region - Winterthur, Schaffhausen, and others, connected by cycling routes. If you are looking for extreme entertainment, check out the services of balloons and paragliding in Zurich. They can be found on the outskirts of the city or not far from polygons. Those who are not afraid of heights will be interested in Europe's longest suspension pedestrian bridge - Raiffeisen Skywalk. Moreover, on its territory, everyone can try the cable car called Stuckli Rondo. Ride in one of the rotating cabins with a panoramic view arrived on holiday in Switzerland, travelers will be able in any season.
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