Aare River Path – Old Wooden Bridge, Olten loop from Oberbuchsiten

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Aare River Path – Old Wooden Bridge, Olten loop from Oberbuchsiten

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Aare River Path – Old Wooden Bridge, Olten loop from Oberbuchsiten

05:40

92.0km

390m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.4 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

View of the Aare Canal

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The Aare is canalized here, making its course even more peaceful. A bridge allows you to admire the river in its entire width.

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16.4 km

Aare River Path

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It couldn't be more idyllic to cycle. The path along the Aare River is balm for the soul and an absolute pleasure.

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23.3 km

Old Wooden Bridge, Olten

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There are a lot of these historic wooden bridges in Switzerland. However, each one has its own charm.

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26.8 km

View of Aarburg Fortress

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Already from the cycle path connection Olten Aarburg you can catch a glimpse of the wonderful church on top of the rock.

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29.7 km

Aare Riverside

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Nice section on the Aare route.

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38.7 km

Waldhäuschenweg Wolfwil

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The Aare Veloweg runs through this theme park. Definitely an experience for kids.

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47.0 km

Tannhölzli

Forest

47.8 km

Viewpoint

49.9 km

View of the Aare from the Berken Bicycle Bridge

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Important Aare crossing between Aarwangen and Wangen an der Aare.

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54.5 km

Schloss Wangen an der Aare

Castle

67.5 km

Aare riverbank in Solothurn

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pretty here, mega super pretty

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92.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

23.2 km

21.7 km

16.5 km

1.27 km

432 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.0 km

8.46 km

7.07 km

6.64 km

1.67 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

1 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 10, 2023,Etappe 3: Von Solothurn nach Aarau – Aare-Route

After enjoying our morning meal here at 7 a.m., it was time to get back in the saddle after a day's rest.
Again we had a good 60 km drive ahead of us. Finally, in Wangen an der Aare, a picture of our two 'bikes' had to be taken, and what could be more obvious than to immortalize the wooden …

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July 21, 2024,Von Solothurn nach Aarau

Stage 9
Today we have another relaxed stage ahead of us on the Aare: 60 km to Aarau without any major climbs.
We cycle through pretty little towns: Wangen an der Aar, Aarwangen, Wolfwil, Boningen, Aarburg and Olten. We cross the Aare several times. In Aarburg we take a lunch break at an Italian restaurant right on the Aare. In …

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