Himmelsleiterli (262 Steps) – Lenzburg Castle loop from Lenzburg

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Switzerland

Nordwestschweiz

Aargau

Himmelsleiterli (262 Steps) – Lenzburg Castle loop from Lenzburg

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Himmelsleiterli (262 Steps) – Lenzburg Castle loop from Lenzburg

01:12

4.13km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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727 m

Himmelsleiterli (262 Steps)

Highlight • Trail

A detour to the Gofi is always worthwhile. Very nice panoramic view, Alps, Jura and Lenzburg Castle, fire pit available on the south side of the Plateau. ))(( Can of course also be reached on the forest road.

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1.68 km

View of Lenzburg Castle

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Anyone who follows the circular route over the Gofersberg (Gofi) will see how the shining roofs and battlements of the mighty Lenzburg rise, like the tip of an iceberg, above …

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2.27 km

View of Lenzburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Gofi is really worth the climb.

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3.14 km

Lenzburg Castle

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The castle Lenzburg is located above Lenzburg in the canton of Aargau, it was built in 1036. It has several fireplaces outside the castle to linger.

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3.64 km

Rathausgasse, Lenzburg Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Events are not only held at the castle, but also in the old town of Lenzburg. Tuesday and Friday, market day in Rathausgasse.

Every Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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3.68 km

Klaus Fountain (1572) at Metzgplatz, Lenzburg

Highlight • Monument

The running fountain from the late Renaissance from 1572 consists of a hexagonal sandstone trough, the side surfaces of which bear the Lenzburg city arms. The upper, knee-high edge is …

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3.80 km

Lenzburg Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful old town with many restaurants and bars.

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4.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

915 m

631 m

384 m

120 m

Surfaces

1.15 km

1.10 km

931 m

817 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

3°C

12 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

March 16, 2024,"Hey Man! Gofi it's not Goofy!" Wanderung von Lenzburgs Altstadt rauf zum Gofersberg.

I'm happy to admit it. Historical buildings attract me like moths to light. Since I have visited Lenzburg Castle several times, including when the medieval market was held, I focused on its immediate surroundings during my visit today. The program included, among other things, a visit to Lenzburg's old town and a trip to the Gofersberg, which towers over the …

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