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Flachsee Nature Reserve – Hermetschwil Abbey loop from Unterlunkhofen

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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Aargau
Bezirk Muri
Rottenschwil

Flachsee Nature Reserve – Hermetschwil Abbey loop from Unterlunkhofen

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Flachsee Nature Reserve – Hermetschwil Abbey loop from Unterlunkhofen

01:42

6.64km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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227 m

Flachsee Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

wonderful view - don't forget your binoculars! optimal parking

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303 m

Beaver activity at the Flachsee

Highlight • Natural

On the shore of the shallow lake you can admire the bite marks of Europe's largest rodent in many places. If you are particularly attentive (and listen closely to their …

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3

1.07 km

The jammed Reuss created a five kilometers long and 350 meters wide lake, which is today a water bird sanctuary. The marshes and islands are a habitat for rare waterfowl. …

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4

1.72 km

very informative about all the bird species that live there

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5

2.87 km

Reussebene Nature Area

Highlight • Natural

Worth a round every season. I have not seen any beaver yet. According to the Aargauer Zeitung, they should be found.

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6

3.55 km

From the wooden pedestrian and cyclist bridge you have a magnificent view over the Reuss, the surrounding landscape and the monastery of St. Martin.

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3.70 km

Hermetschwil Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The women's convent has existed since the 12th century, and its heyday was in the 16th century. After being closed and used as a children's home, the Hermetschwil Monastery was …

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8

4.62 km

Picnic Area by the Wetlands

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large parking lot with toilets and restaurant

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5.66 km

Flachsee

Lake

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6.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.95 km

304 m

< 100 m

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