Cycling in Switzerland
Seetal–Bözberg
Stage 2, Lenzburg–Stein AG
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Seetal–Bözberg
Stage 2, Lenzburg–Stein AG
Cycling along the Aare River through charming riverside forests in the direction of Brugg, across Bözberg Pass and zipping down to Frick, the land of the giant dinosaurs, then on to Stein with Europe’s longest covered wooden bridge spanning the Rhine.
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.
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.
Cycling along the Aare River through charming riverside forests in the direction of Brugg, across Bözberg Pass and zipping down to Frick, the land of the giant dinosaurs, then on to Stein with Europe’s longest covered wooden bridge spanning the Rhine.
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.
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.
Length
42 km
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 35 km
Natural surface: 7 km
Natural surface: 7 km
Ascent | Descent
440 m | 540 m
Fitness level
medium
Arrival | return travel
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Traffic volume
Beware: busy main roads Wildegg, Brugg–Umiken and on the Bözbergpass
131
Transport Bözberg Tunnel
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Brugg AG–Frick
Brugg AG–Frick
or
Frick–Brugg AG
Frick–Brugg AG
Reason: metres in height saved Brugg AG–Frick 230m, Frick–Brugg AG 210m.
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