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Mandach Bench Circular Route

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hours 30 minutesLength: 9.78 km

Jurapark Aargau - Two-hour circular route around Mandach with wonderful views and benches to rest.

Under the motto "Connecting generations," this circular route was created in Mandach in 2014. The path is largely pram-friendly and also wheelchair accessible on a section. The route can be started at the church fountain in the village center and leads north towards Rotbündt. At the forest entrance, there is an ascent through the ravine to the fireplace „Neue Reben“. Continuing through the forest, the path passes the witches' hut to the Redlisacher viewpoint with a magnificent view of the Mettauertal valley up to the Black Forest. Passing the remains of the Wessenberg ruin, it goes on to Bessenberg. After the descent, the Bench Path runs together with the Raftmen’s Path above the Spatzenmatt with a view of the village. After a detour to the Vineggli viewpoint, the mountain can be completely circled, mostly on a grassy path above the Cholacher and Hinterrain farms, before returning to the village.

Route-information

Length
9.78 km
Altitude difference ascent
138 m
Altitude difference descent
137 m
Time required
2 hours 30 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

Catering: Gasthaus Hirschen Mandach


Shopping: Maja's Chrüterstübli


Prams & Barrier-free: Part of the circular route is accessible with prams and wheelchairs. See the PDF for details.


Fireplace „Neue Reben“: wood, table, and grill available.


WC: There are no public toilets in Mandach. Please visit the restaurant and treat yourself to a refreshment.


Parking: There are few parking options at Mandach school. For an authentic natural park experience, we recommend arriving by public transport.


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


More info:
Municipality Mandach - Info about the path


Mandach Bench Circular Route brochure


Arrival

Starting point
Kirchenbrunnen mitten im Dorf
Arrival by public transport
Mandach, Dorf Timetable SBB
Destination
Kirchenbrunnen mitten im Dorf

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children < 6 years
  • 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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