Seetal–Bözberg
Overview
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Distance 42 km
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Ascent 440 m
Intro
Magnificent castles at Lenzburg and Wildegg. Through the Aare Valley, land of riverside woodlands, over the Bözberg with Roman cart tracks (at Effingen), down to Frick with Europe’s oldest dinosaur. Soon reaching Stein and the Rhine.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/cycling-in-switzerland/route-56/stage-2
Description
The hill on the eastern edge of Lenzburg with fantastic views of the historic old town is not called castle hill for nothing. It is where majestic Lenzburg Castle, built in the 11th/12th centuries, is located. The castle also houses the history museum of the Canton Aargau. Via Alte Lenzburgerstrasse the bike route continues to Wildegg and the next highlight from the Middle Ages: Baroque-style Wildegg Castle with its magnificent gardens, rose bushes and interesting buildings. Biking along the Aare River is a lot of fun, because the terrain here is as flat as a pancake. In the summer the Aare is a lovely place to swim, but on cooler days the thermal bath in Schinznach Bad is probably a better option. The Habsburg is a small castle located on the long ridge of Wülpelsberg hill. It looks almost plain, at least compared to Lenzburg and Wildegg, the splendid castles you just saw. A detour through Brugg is well worth your time. The pretty town used to be the centre of power of the Habsburgs.
While the route near Umiken is pure enjoyment - combining restaurants, agriculture, wineries, small shops, and delightful scenery – the road now quickly begins to rise. Bözberg is a pass in the Jura Mountains of the Aargau and connects Brugg with the Fricktal Valley. Traffic across the pass is fairly light because cars and motorcycles typically use the tunnel. The highest point is reached near Altstalden at just 583 m, before the route continues via Neustalden to Linn. Now would be a good time to catch your breath at the legendary Linden Tree of Linn. It is said to have been planted by the last resident of Linn on the grave of those who died from the plague.
Accompanied by the highway and the Sissle River, you soon get to the market town of Frick, where you should taste the delicious cherries growing in this area. The small museum is open on Sunday afternoons and has a complete dinosaur skeleton on exhibit. It was found in a clay pit in Frick. Today’s stage ends in Stein, but there should be time enough for a detour to the Rhine and Europe’s longest covered wooden bridge. Just walk across the bridge and the German border to visit the pretty town of Bad Säckingen on the other side.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Lenzburg
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| Destination |
Stein-Säckingen
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| Ascent |
440 m
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| Descent |
520 m
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| Distance |
42 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
35 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
7 km
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/cycling-in-switzerland/... |
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