Rest bench – View of the Aare loop from Döttingen

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Rest bench – View of the Aare loop from Döttingen

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Rest bench – View of the Aare loop from Döttingen

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3.91km

10m

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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: July 30, 2026

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642 m

Observation niche

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A well-intentioned niche for observing waterfowl, but once it turns green, there isn't much left to see.

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995 m

The beaver's tracks at work

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Unfortunately, beavers are rarely seen. However, its presence in a body of water can be proven by numerous different traces.

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1.19 km

BirdLife Nature Center Klingnauer Reservoir

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The reservoir was "discovered" by ornithologists as early as 1938, and since the early 1940s the number of observers, especially on weekends, has steadily increased.
Even in winter people come …

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2.00 km

Rest bench

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A wooden bench, but of a different kind than usual. Looks more comfortable than it is.

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2.01 km

Recreation and birdwatching spot

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A bench made from tree trunks invites you to linger. I didn't sit for long, as it was uncomfortable for me. Otherwise, there's a beautiful view of the Klingnau reservoir and the surrounding landscape.

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2.02 km

Hike around the Klingnauer Reservoir (AG)

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Hike starts at Döttingen train station, parking lot (charges apply). The first hour is free, but CHF 5.00 covers the whole day, which is worth it.

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2.51 km

View of the Aare

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View of the Aare

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2.75 km

Klingnau reservoir - observation tower

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The Klingnau reservoir is an artificially dammed lake in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It is located in the Jura north of the so-called water castle of Switzerland, on the …

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