Aargau, Switzerland
Hiking trails near Wettingen
150 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Wettingen, Aargau, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 1.9k km. The average route is 12.7 km with 219 m (719 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 150
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 53
- Easy routes
- 1.2 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 53 easy (35%), 64 moderate (43%) and 33 hard or expert (22%). 7 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 (33), mountain (18), lake (12), wildlife watching (6). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,047 m (3,435 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. Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz, Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2), Alpine Panorama Trail 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
12.3 km
Alpine Panorama TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
532 m
Alpine Panorama Trail6 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.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz | 233 km | 1,083 m | 56 hr | Point to point |
| Hochrhein Jakobsweg (2) | 101 km | 601 m | 24 hr | Point to point |
| Alpine Panorama Trail | 12.3 km | 532 m | 3 hr 22 min | Point to point |
| Alpine Panorama Trail | 29.0 km | 572 m | 7 hr 19 min | 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.
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Guides around Wettingen
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Wettingen102
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Wettingen88
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Wettingen64
- Easy Hiking Trails near Wettingen53
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Wettingen53
- Best Castle Hikes near Wettingen33
- Hard Hiking Trails near Wettingen33
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km near Wettingen24
- Best Mountain Hikes near Wettingen18
- Dog-Friendly Hikes near Wettingen15
- Best Lake Hikes near Wettingen12
- Best Long-Distance Hikes near Wettingen6
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
Read article →Planning your day
Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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