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Alte Aare Trail – Aare Canal loop from Dotzigen

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Alte Aare Trail – Aare Canal loop from Dotzigen

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Alte Aare Trail – Aare Canal loop from Dotzigen

02:04

19.9km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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712 m

Alte Aare Trail

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Interesting and varied trail along the old Aare, through the renatured area. Many smaller ponds and floodplains, beautiful Naturerlebenis.

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7.34 km

Restored area for waterfowl

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At this point there is an area of land that is reserved exclusively for waterfowl. The section of the renatured Aare is also a flood retention basin. At the same …

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8.56 km

Ship Lock at the Port Regulating Weir

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Interesting for people who have never seen how a lock works. Here you can see it up close. Above the lock you can cross the Aare.

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8.96 km

Moosbrüggli

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Here you can cross the Aare by bike in a relaxed manner and without cars. All other bridges in the area are heavily used.

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9.17 km

Zihl Pedestrian and Bicycle Suspension Bridge

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Pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the Zihlkanal along the Aare

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15.6 km

Aare Canal

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Cycling along the Aare Canal in Orpund is a peaceful and scenic experience, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The path follows the gentle curves of the canal, surrounded by lush …

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18.7 km

Nature reserve along the Old Aare

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A beautiful patch of earth. Especially beautiful in autumn.

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19.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

1.93 km

1.23 km

888 m

372 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

3.21 km

2.46 km

2.14 km

372 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

31°C

12°C

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Alte Aare Trail – Aare Canal loop from Dotzigen

Alte Aare Trail

Restored area for waterfowl

Ship Lock at the Port Regulating Weir

Moosbrüggli

Zihl Pedestrian and Bicycle Suspension Bridge

Aare Canal

Nature reserve along the Old Aare

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