A three-hour quad tour begins just outside Zurich and winds over hills and farm tracks to viewpoints at Bachtel and Sternenberg. Helmets and a meal are included—drivers must hold a valid car license.
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The engine rattles to life on a farm track just outside Zurich, and within minutes the city’s glass skyline falls behind you. Wheels chip gravel, fields blur into a patchwork of green, and the air carries the sharp, cold edge of the highlands. The guide talks you through controls, you clip on a helmet supplied by the operator, and the route unfolds—narrow roads, forested single-lane climbs and descents, then sudden wide views over the Lake Zurich basin and the distant Alps.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to mount/dismount quads, handle short periods of standing or bracing on uneven ground.
Wildlife
History
The Zurich Oberland has long been an agricultural landscape of small farms and seasonal pastures; local lanes follow centuries-old routes between hamlets.
Conservation
Stick to designated tracks to avoid damaging fields and hedgerows; operators limit group size to reduce noise and soil disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Saturday Quad tour near Zurich today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
License and ID
Bring a valid car driver’s license and passport—both are checked before departure.
Footwear and gloves
Closed-toe, grippy shoes and riding gloves improve control and protect against debris.
Layer for changing weather
Temperatures drop quickly on exposed ridges—pack a windproof outer layer even in summer.
Follow the guide’s line
Staying in formation reduces dust, prevents crop damage and keeps you safe on narrow tracks.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Protects feet and provides grip when mounting and controlling the quad.
Riding gloves
Improves throttle and brake control and protects hands from branches and vibration.
Windproof jacket
Keeps you warm and dry on exposed sections and in changeable weather.
spring
Sunglasses or clear riding goggles
Reduces glare and shields eyes from dust on dry trails.
summer