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Olten Weir – View of the Aare Canal loop from Olten

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Solothurn

Olten Weir – View of the Aare Canal loop from Olten

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Olten Weir – View of the Aare Canal loop from Olten

01:15

12.0km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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261 m

Bahnhofbrücke Olten

Highlight • Bridge

Former railroad town and junction at the Jura south foot

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2.96 km

Gösgen Hydroelectric Power Station

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The Gösgen power plant, built in 1917, is one of the largest run-of-river power plants on the Aare with an annual production of around 300 GWh. Between 1997 and 2000, the power plant was completely renewed and today produces twelve percent more electricity with the same amount of water. In 2004, a new fish ladder was put into operation at the weir in Winznau. The Gösgen power plant is one of the strongest running power plants on the Aare. The power plant has a 4.8 km long canal.

Aarestrom

Flood protection and revitalization project on the Aare between Olten and Aarau
Under the contracting authority of the canton of Solothurn, flood defense dams have been installed in the area of the Gösgen power plant since March 2014.

Do you have questions about the ongoing work or the project in general?

The canton of Solothurn has specially provided an information platform for flood protection with contact information.

Power plant type:
Run power stations

Country:
Switzerland

Location:
Niedergösgen, SO

Number of turbines:
5 Kaplan turbines (1 of them 16.7 Hz traction current SBB)

Power:
51.3 MW

participation:
Alpiq: 100%

commissioning:
1917/2000
Average annual production:
300 GWh

Kraftwerk tour:
No

Status:
in operation

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3.30 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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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

2.18 km

1.87 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

4.18 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

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Olten Weir – View of the Aare Canal loop from Olten

Bahnhofbrücke Olten

Olten Weir

Gösgen Hydroelectric Power Station

View of the Aare Canal

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