How many hiking trails are listed in Aargau?

The directory currently includes 587 quality-checked routes in Aargau, covering 3.1k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Aargau?

European long distance path E4 - part Switzerland currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz and Interregio-Wanderweg before choosing.

When should you hike in Aargau?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Aargau?

283 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Aargau

587 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Aargau, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 3.1k km. The average route is 5.3 km with 109 m (358 ft) of recorded ascent.

587
Trails: 3.1k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.6k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 283 easy (48%), 282 moderate (48%) and 22 hard or expert (4%). 27 routes (5%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are castle and ruins (17), mountain (14), lake (6), pilgrimage route (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,576 m (5,171 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. European long distance path E4 - part Switzerland, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz, Interregio-Wanderweg currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

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

24.8 km

Jura Crest Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

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

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
European long distance path E4 - part Switzerland	424 km	6,393 m	110 hr	Point to point
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz	233 km	1,083 m	56 hr	Point to point
Interregio-Wanderweg	50.8 km	1,535 m	13 hr	Point to point
Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2)	101 km	601 m	24 hr	Point to point
Jura Crest Trail	24.8 km	771 m	6 hr 37 min	Point to point
Aargauer Weg	103 km	1,627 m	26 hr	Point to point

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.