Töss–Jona Cycle Route

From Rorbas to Wald (ZH), this ride links the Töss and Jona valleys across the Zürcher Oberland. Expect an all‑day spin of roughly 86 km with about 1,400 m of climbing—steady ups and rolling ridgelines rather than anything too crazy. It’s mostly smooth going: around 79 km of asphalt with roughly 6 km of gravel or farm tracks, plus a few short village paths and brief busy-road bits. A road bike with sturdy tires or a gravel bike is ideal.

The route threads quiet country roads, forest tracks, and small villages, with shady stretches near the Töss and wide views toward the Oberland hills (clear days might even tease the Alps near Bachtel). Wald sits higher than the start, so the overall trend is uphill.

Practical stuff: plenty of water and snack stops along the way, and public transport options to hop on or off near towns en route. After rain, the gravel sections can be soft. Ride it west‑to‑east if you like the climbs spaced out. A solid, scenic day out without technical MTB sections.