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Nordwestschweiz

Franzosenweiher

Nordwestschweiz

Franzosenweiher

Highlight • Lake

Franzosenweiher

Hiking

4.9

(37)

Road cycling

3.1

(5)

Running

5.0

(2)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

Mountain biking

(1)

Location: Spreitenbach, Bezirk Baden, Aargau, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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Tips

June 25, 2022

Hiking

The pond was originally created by monks from the Wettingen monastery for fish farming. The pond got its current name because, according to legend, Napoleon's troops emptied the lake to plunder the fish that lived in it.

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April 13, 2020

Hiking

Nice nature reserve, with various barbecue and rest areas

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August 5, 2025

Running

It is located in a nature reserve and is easily accessible via hiking trails. It was originally established by the Wettingen Monastery for fish farming. It owes its name to an incident in 1799 when French troops harvested fish there.

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Nearby routes

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4.5

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44

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#1.

Chlosterweiher – Franzosenweiher loop from Spreitenbach

5.40km

01:27

70m

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(5)

19

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#2.

Chlosterweiher – Franzosenweiher loop from Dietikon

6.50km

01:44

70m

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

11

hikers

#3.

Franzosenweiher – Chlosterweiher loop from Spreitenbach

3.03km

00:50

50m

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

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Elevation 500 m

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Location: Spreitenbach, Bezirk Baden, Aargau, Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland

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