Ultra-Trails in the canton of Aargau

No ultra-trail is currently listed on the Finishers calendar for the canton of Aargau, and its appeal for long distances lies precisely in this discretion 🌿. The highest point tops out around 900 m, which leaves room for endless outings without ever getting near high mountains. The trails run along the Aar, climb through the beech forests of the Jura and descend back to stone villages, making it easy to string together hours of running without meeting many people. Refreshments are easy to find in the villages, and a train ride home is always possible if your legs give out.

This terrain is perfect for preparing for an ultra-trail in the canton of Aargau or elsewhere: river loops to work on your pace, long forest outings to get used to fatigue, and the ridges of the Lägern to treat yourself to a few hundred meters of elevation gain in the early morning. Autumns here are dry and bright, perfect for fitting in a training block before winter 🍂.

To aim higher, Switzerland's ultras are not far away. The Swiss Irontrail offers a high-mountain crossing on June 26, 2027 that demands real preparation. The Transalpine Run lines up several stages across the Alps on August 27, 2027 for fans of stage racing. Before these big events, the Aare Lauf / Aare Trail on June 13, 2027 makes an excellent real-life test 🏔. Runners from Zurich and Lucerne can find weekend ideas around Zurich and Lucerne.

Between two long runs, Aargau has plenty to reward you: Lenzburg castle has to be earned with a nice climb, the thermal baths of Baden relax your legs, and the Rüeblitorte, the canton's carrot cake, makes for ideal refreshment 🥕. Build your kilometers here, then choose your ultra according to your level and your desire for the open sea 🧭.