Scenic view of the Aargau countryside – Bürersteig Pass summit loop from Mönthal

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Scenic view of the Aargau countryside – Bürersteig Pass summit loop from Mönthal

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Scenic view of the Aargau countryside – Bürersteig Pass summit loop from Mönthal

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9.04km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.55 km

Scenic view of the Aargau countryside

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You may not be able to see the trees for the forest, but you certainly can't see the panorama.

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4.10 km

A cave below the Cheisacherturm

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The cave is not that small; you can stand inside.

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4.43 km

Cheisacherturm Lookout Tower

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The tower blends harmoniously into the landscape and from the top you can see the Alps and their snow-capped peaks. It also has plenty of places to linger and have a picnic.

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4.86 km

The Cheisacher is a ridge in Aargauer Tafeljura. It rises above the height of the Ampferen, the transition between Mönthal and Sulz. The "Sternwarte Cheisacher Observatory" has been operating its astronomical observation station here since 1966. It is located at an altitude of about 670 meters above sea level in the village of Sulz. Just outside the light-filled settlements and slightly above the worst haze layers, there are good conditions for undisturbed view of the sky.

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4.95 km

Cheisacher Viewpoint with Grill Area

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A fantastic place where you can not only enjoy your (hopefully brought) provisions, but also a wonderful view.

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9.00 km

Bürersteig Pass summit

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The Bürersteig Pass is located in the Jura Park Aargau. The Fricktaler Höhenweg runs over the 550 meter high pass and the hike to the Cheisacherturm is also signposted here.

The pass is served by the B142 bus service from Gansingen and Remigen, the two villages north and south of the hill. Mönthal, which is also located at the foot of the Bürersteig and is often chosen as the destination for a hike to the Cheisacherturm, also has a bus service to the next largest towns in Aargau.

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9.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.13 km

907 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

2.32 km

822 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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September 24, 2022,Wanderung zum Cheisacherturm ( Fricktaler Höhenweg )

The Fricktaler Höhenweg is an approximately 60 km long Swiss hiking route that leads over the foothills of the Tafeljura from the Zähringer town of Rheinfelden via the market town of Frick to the wine village of Mettau. It is considered an adventure trail in a hilly natural landscape with cultural sights and serves to promote hiking in the Fricktal.

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