Aare River – Aarequai Solothurn loop from Solothurn West

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Solothurn

Aare River – Aarequai Solothurn loop from Solothurn West

Moderate

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Aare River – Aarequai Solothurn loop from Solothurn West

04:48

18.9km

40m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 9.54 km for 8.40 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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385 m

View of the Krummturm, Solothurn

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Krummturm Solothurn
The Krummturm is a medieval defensive tower in the city of Solothurn. The exact start of construction is not known, but the tower was completed in 1462/63. Although …

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6.36 km

Aare River

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I strongly advise you to use a stand-up paddler for this tour, it will be a lot of swimming

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7.70 km

Picnic and Swimming Spot by the River

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8.07 km

Observation Tower at the Aare Nature Reserve

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Lookout tower on the banks of the Aare in Selzach.
There is free parking at the swimming pool in Solothurn, from there the hike begins, initially on an asphalt road, …

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9.39 km

Witi Altreu Information Center

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An information center at the entrance to Altreu provides information about the Witi nature reserve and also about storks and other migratory birds.

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18.3 km

Aarequai Solothurn

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A hike in which everything is packed, what it takes for a "WOW" experience.

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18.4 km

Samson Fountain

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The crowning fountain figure depicts the bearded Samson standing on the back of the lion and overpowering it by opening its jaws.

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18.6 km

View of the Old Hospital in Solothurn

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Solothurn Old Hospital – A House with History
Whether as a hospital, an orphanage, or a hostel for artisans: hospitality has remained a central characteristic of Solothurn's Old Hospital since …

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18.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

5.09 km

3.98 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

8.43 km

3.72 km

3.67 km

2.40 km

692 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

1 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 3, 2025,Solothurn - Altreu (zu den Störchen)

An easy hike along the Aare River to Altreu. We enjoyed the return journey by boat.

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September 1, 2022,220901 🇨🇭 Aare-Wanderung von Solothurn über das Storchendorf Altreu nach Selzach

From Solothurn train station we hike along the Aare to Selzach. In Solothurn we first stroll through the cheese market, because today is cheese day. We then continue along field paths and soon we reach the banks of the Aare. We continue to the stork village of Altreu, but most of the storks have already moved south, we only got …

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August 30, 2022,SUP-Tour vom TCS Camping Solothurn nach Arch und zurück

Probably one of the most beautiful sections on the Aare between Solothurn and Büren. Green Monkey Rest in Arch is now worth a visit again. Hospitality and offer are right.

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