St. Urban Abbey – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Brittnau

St. Urban Abbey – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Brittnau

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St. Urban Abbey – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Brittnau

02:06

45.0km

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: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.7 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.05 km

Smooth Country Road From St. Urban to Pfaffnau

Highlight • Cycleway

This lonely country road from St. Urban to Pfaffnau is on smooth asphalt, however when riding down towards Pfaffnau be careful due to the speed bumps located at the farm …

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11.7 km

St. Urban Abbey

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The extensive Cistercian monastery of St. Urban is one of the most impressive cultural monuments in Switzerland. It was founded as early as 1194 and since then it has seen …

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12.2 km

View of Sankt Urban Abbey

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It's best to bring insect repellent hahaha

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16.8 km

View of the Aare

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On one side, the idyllic village with some old farmsteads, on the other side, flower meadows down to the Aare - it couldn't be more beautiful.

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26.4 km

Ruppoldingen Power Plant

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28.8 km

View of Aarburg Fortress

Highlight • Castle

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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29.3 km

View of Aarburg Castle and Church

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The Zweiturmkirche is uniquely situated. It stands in front of the fortress Aarburg high above the Aare and is therefore visible from afar.

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45.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

9.88 km

3.74 km

1.81 km

773 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

9.03 km

279 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

12°C

9°C

89 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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St. Urban Abbey – View of Aarburg Fortress loop from Brittnau

Smooth Country Road From St. Urban to Pfaffnau

St. Urban Abbey

View of Sankt Urban Abbey

View of the Aare

Ruppoldingen Power Plant

View of Aarburg Fortress

View of Aarburg Castle and Church

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