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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Aargau
Bezirk Aarau
Gränichen

Aarau Old Town – weir loop from Gränichen

Easy

5.0

(2)

32

riders

Aarau Old Town – weir loop from Gränichen

01:13

21.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.09 km

Aarau Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

The capital of the canton has much to offer. For hikers and bikers can be turned along the Aare. In fine weather, many people gather along the Aare.

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2

7.30 km

Aarau Town Hall Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded between 1240 and 1250 by the Counts of Kyburg, Aarau received the city charter in 1283 from the Habsburgs. From 1415 Aarau was a subject city of Bern and …

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3

8.51 km

Power plant near Aarau

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Atmospheric picture with the Aare canal and in the background the steam plume of the Gösgen nuclear power plant.

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4

10.9 km

weir

Highlight • Monument

This fish ladder with a new small hydropower plant at the dam Schönenwerd (built in 2005) fascinates me again and again.

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5

11.1 km

Barbecue Area on the Aare

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful barbecue area on the Aare
Unfortunately, the trees planted are still a bit small for a shade, but very nicely done 👍

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6

11.2 km

Aare Weir

Highlight • Structure

Always interesting to watch the waters

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7

11.3 km

IBA Zoo at the weir

Highlight • Structure

Nice location. Great places on the Aare for chilling, swimming or barbecuing. In summer, a small snack stand with snacks and ice cream

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16.5 km

Surbach

Highlight • River

B

21.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.04 km

1.29 km

267 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

5.06 km

1.19 km

144 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

31°C

12°C

11 %

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