Upper Gate, Bremgarten – Bremgarten Old Town loop from Bremgarten AG

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Switzerland

Nordwestschweiz

Aargau

Upper Gate, Bremgarten – Bremgarten Old Town loop from Bremgarten AG

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Upper Gate, Bremgarten – Bremgarten Old Town loop from Bremgarten AG

00:50

3.23km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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217 m

Witch Tower (Hexenturm), Bremgarten

Highlight • Monument

The Witches' Tower, originally called Himmelrych or Fimmis Tower, probably dates back to the 14th century. It was first mentioned in a document from 1415.
The bulwark-like round tower rises in front of the southwest corner of the lower town wall directly above the banks of the Reuss. It is built from pebbles and rubble stones. The wall is 3 meters thick on the ground floor. The 22 meter high hull has a 17 meter high pointed roof with a pennant finial. The loopholes were built in the 16th century. The tower used to be entered from the ring wall, through a pointed arch at the height of the second floor. The entrance on the ground floor is more recent.

The tower can be visited as part of a guided tour of the city. It is also available for social events (exhibitions, meetings and aperitifs). There are 4 tables with a total of 25 seats.

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483 m

Reuss Bridge with view of the old town

Highlight • Viewpoint

The traffic-calmed old town, surrounded on three sides by the Reuss, is a cultural monument of national importance. The four annual markets, especially the Christchindlimärt during Advent, have a national appeal and make Bremgarten the tourist center of southeastern Aargau.

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645 m

View of the historic old town of Bremgarten

Highlight • Historical Site

A different perspective on the old town of Bremgarten.

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1.57 km

Reuss Weir Bremgarten

Highlight • Structure

Wonderful view of the old town and the dammed Reuss

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2.37 km

Bremgarten Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Very beautiful area and a must for nature lovers.

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2.48 km