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Nordwestschweiz
Aargau

Benkerjoch – Benkerjoch Pass loop from Aarau

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Road cycling routes
Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Aargau

Benkerjoch – Benkerjoch Pass loop from Aarau

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Benkerjoch – Benkerjoch Pass loop from Aarau

00:53

13.8km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 120 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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785 m

Aare trail at Rüchlig

Highlight • River

The low-pressure hydropower plant on the Aare
The hydraulic power plant Rüchlig of the Axpo is a river power plant. It is located in the left, northern arm of the …

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4.31 km

Benkerjoch South Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The beautiful and quite steep route climbs almost 200 meters from Küttigen.

Two sectors are particularly strenuous, with gradients of > 15%.

At the top you are rewarded with a beautiful view.

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3

6.74 km

Benkerjoch

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Transition from Fricktal over the Jura to Küttigen

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6.76 km

Benkerjoch Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Benkerjoch (also written Bänkerjoch) is a Swiss pass in the canton of Aargau, which connects Küttigen and Oberhof. From Frick, a postbus goes to Aarau (and back) via the …

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12.5 km

Zurlindensteg

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Zurlindensteg is one of the many ways to get from one bank of the Aare to the other. From the bridge you have a wonderful view of the power …

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13.4 km

Albert Einstein House

Highlight • Historical Site

The old cantonal school where Albert Einstein once studied is now a house dedicated to him. There's also a beautiful swan pond.

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

2.67 km

1.11 km

594 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

635 m

148 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Monday 12 October

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