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Family hike to the farm

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 40 minutesLength: 5.60 km

Jurapark Aargau - A visit to Erlenhof makes this hike an experience for the whole family.

The route starts in Gipf-Oberfrick and leads below the Tiersteinberg towards Wittnau. A short detour to the Alt Homberg ruins with the cozy campfire site is definitely worth it before the Erlebnis-Bauernhof Erlenhof awaits in Wittnau: Here you can discover farm life! A puzzle trail (about 20 minutes) leads across the farm and to numerous animals. The playground provides additional fun, and the farm shop sells fine products from the region.

Route-information

Length
5.60 km
Altitude difference ascent
202 m
Altitude difference descent
178 m
Time required
1 hour 40 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

Food & Drinks: Genuss-Strassen-Restaurant Krone in Wittnau and many other dining options in Gipf-Oberfrick.

Shopping: Jurapark producers Altbachmühle, Erlenhof, Obstbau Bründler, and Sunnebreiti in Wittnau, as well as other shopping options in Gipf-Oberfrick.


Campfire site: Directly at the Alt Homberg ruins, grill provided.


Picnic area & playground: Available at Erlenhof


WC: At the farm and in Gipf-Oberfrick near the church


Bookable offers: Group farm tours can be booked directly at Erlenhof. The farm's premises can be reserved for your own events - with catering directly from the farm upon request.


  • child-friendly

Signalization

The route partly follows the official hiking trails. It is not signposted on site, please use the digital map for navigation.

Arrival

Starting point
Bushaltestelle Gipf-Oberfrick, alte Post
Arrival by public transport
Wittnau, Erlenhof Timetable SBB
Destination
Bushaltestelle Wittnau, Erlenhof

The offer is suitable for

  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • Families

Season

March, April, Mai, June, July, August, September, October

Contact

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

www.jurapark-aargau.ch

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