Gränichen is a municipality in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, offering diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The region features the Wyna river flowing through a valley flanked by steep hills, tributary valleys, and small high plateaus, with elevations such as the Manzenberg (524 m) and the highest point, Pfendel (615 m). Extensive forested areas and elevated viewpoints provide varied landscapes for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Gränichen provides…
117
Routes
4.5
(256)
Average rating
3035
People visited

4.4
(7)
46
riders
68.6km
04:48
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(30)
261
riders
48.8km
03:03
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
94
riders
11.3km
00:40
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.4
(5)
72
riders
34.0km
02:23
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(27)
363
riders
45.3km
01:53
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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219
riders
45.7km
01:54
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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106
riders
44.4km
02:02
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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59
riders
66.3km
03:08
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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86
riders
31.4km
02:28
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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31
riders
60.5km
04:33
840m
840m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(5)
31
riders
27.3km
02:19
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(5)
30
riders
50.1km
03:29
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
(13)
85
riders
38.8km
02:33
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
49.5km
04:05
1,080m
1,080m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
42.2km
03:19
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
15
riders
25.4km
01:54
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(5)
25
hikers
10.4km
02:51
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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25
hikers
14.3km
04:02
300m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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24
hikers
5.23km
01:30
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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20
hikers
8.89km
02:46
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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15
runners
9.56km
01:03
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
runners
8.02km
00:54
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
7.43km
00:48
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
11.8km
01:16
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gränichen offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features over 150 routes catering to different interests and skill levels.
Gränichen is a popular destination, with more than 36,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 2,100 ratings.
Gränichen provides diverse landscapes for hikers, with paths through valleys and past natural and historical sites. Examples include the Gränichen Ridge Trail – Trostburg loop and the Liebeggerwald Sandstone Caves – Seon Forest Hut loop. More information is available in the Hiking around Gränichen guide.
The region is well-suited for mountain biking, featuring a dedicated bike educational trail with technical features. Numerous trails like Böhler, Rifegrind Middle, Rifegrind Upper, and Langmatt cater to various skill levels. Consult the MTB Trails around Gränichen guide for details.
Gränichen offers scenic roads and paths suitable for touring cyclists, including routes like the Wyna and Suhre Cycle Path. The hilly and valley terrain provides varied options for exploration. Find more routes in the Cycling around Gränichen guide.
Road cyclists can explore the region's scenic roads and paths through its hilly and valley terrain. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Gränichen provide specific route suggestions.
Gränichen offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier paths for hiking and cycling. The diverse terrain allows for selection of less challenging options. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified by filtering for difficulty on komoot.
Trails in Gränichen feature diverse natural landscapes, including the Wyna river valley, extensive forested areas, and elevated viewpoints. Geological formations like sandstone caves and historical castles such as Trostburg are also present along many routes.
The highest point in Gränichen is Pfendel, reaching an elevation of 2,018 feet (615 meters). Other notable elevations include Manzenberg (1,719 feet / 524 meters) and Surberg (1,991 feet / 607 meters).
Gränichen features a dedicated 'bike educational trail' designed for mountain biking training. This trail includes various technical features such as rock gardens, jumps, drops, tight curves, and steep wall curves.
Komoot offers several guides for Gränichen, including Cycling around Gränichen, Road Cycling Routes around Gränichen, MTB Trails around Gränichen, and Hiking around Gränichen. There are also guides for Gravel biking and Running Trails.
The official website for the municipality of Gränichen is www.graenichen.ch. For general inquiries, the municipal administration can be reached at +41 62 855 88 11.

