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Best Long-Distance Hikes near Wettingen

The directory currently contains 6 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Wettingen. Their average mapped distance is 115 km and average recorded ascent is 1,171 m (3,842 ft); the longest route in the set is 233 km.

This subset represents 4% of the 150 quality-checked routes near Wettingen. Its average distance is 115 km, compared with 12.7 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,171 m (3,842 ft), versus 219 m (719 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

These routes carry the long-distance tag. Total distance is shown for comparison; stage planning and accommodation require separate research. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 6 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

61.3 km

Wutach-Pilgerweg

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

601 m

Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2)

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

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Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

Trails

Expert

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
101 km
/ 62.6 mi
Elevation gain
601 m
Typical duration
24 hr
  • Mountain
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
Expert

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
103 km
/ 63.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,627 m
Typical duration
26 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Basel-City · Switzerland

Distance
128 km
/ 79.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,742 m
Typical duration
32 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Aargau · Switzerland

Distance
62.6 km
/ 38.9 mi
Elevation gain
803 m
Typical duration
15 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Schaffhausen · Switzerland

Distance
61.3 km
/ 38.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,171 m
Typical duration
15 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, SchweizAargau233 km1,083 m56 hrExpertApril to October
Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2)Aargau101 km601 m24 hrExpertApril to October
Aargauer WegAargau103 km1,627 m26 hrExpertApril to October
Hochrhein-HöhenwegBasel-City128 km1,742 m32 hrExpertApril to October
Freiämterweg TalrouteAargau62.6 km803 m15 hrExpertApril to October
Wutach-PilgerwegSchaffhausen61.3 km1,171 m15 hrExpertApril to October

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz, Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2), Hochrhein-Höhenweg currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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