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Jura ridgeway to Wasserflue

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 35 minutesLength: 8.82 km

Jurapark Aargau - A typical Jurapark hike: wide views over green Jura hills and a Genuss-Strassen restaurant with regional specialties to finish.

The route starts at Salhöhe and follows the Jura ridgeway through the green hilly landscape. Cozy forest sections alternate with viewpoints and wide panoramas. The highlight of the route is the Wasserflue: from the viewing platform the view extends over the Mittelland, the Alps, the Jura, and the Black Forest. Depending on the weather conditions, the impressive movements of autumn and winter fog can also be observed here. The Wasserflue is a weather divide between the (rather foggy) Mittelland and the (mostly sunny) Fricktal.

After the Wasserflue, the descent towards Benkerjoch begins, where a large fire pit invites you to linger.

The last section finally leads down into the Jurapark village of Asp: here it is worth visiting the village shop "Asperhandlung" with a wide selection of regional products. End your hiking day best at the Genuss-Strassen restaurant Jura in Asp before you take the short way to the bus stop for your return journey.

Route-information

Length
8.82 km
Altitude difference ascent
261 m
Altitude difference descent
533 m
Time required
2 hours 35 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Catering:



Shopping:



Prams & wheelchair accessible: not suitable


Fireplace "Benkerjoch": grate and seating available


WC: there are no public toilets on the route - instead visit one of the restaurants and treat yourself to a refreshment.


Parking: at Salhöhe. For an authentic nature park experience, we recommend arriving by public transport.


Bookable offers: a guided hike with a landscape guide can be booked at Jurapark Aargau.


Signalization

The route follows the Jura ridgeway up to Benkerjoch. Then follow the hiking trail towards Waldhaus Wölflinswil and leave it at the intersection after the first farm: turn right towards Asp (see map).

Arrival

Starting point
Bushaltestelle Salhöhe
Arrival by public transport
Salhöhe Timetable SBB
Destination
Bushaltestelle Asp AG, Abzw.

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families

Season

All season

Contact

Jurapark Aargau
Jurapark Aargau Geschäftsstelle
Linn 51
5225 Bözberg
T 062 877 15 04

www.jurapark-aargau.ch

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