Klingnauer Stausee

#304 among destinations in Switzerland

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The Klingnauer Stausee is a reservoir near Böttstein, canton of Aargau, Switzerland, at 47°35′N 8°14′E. The reservoir with a surface of 1.16 km² was formed at the construction of a power plant on the Aare river in the 1930s. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.45 mi²Length: 9843 ftWidth: 1640 ftMaximum depth: 28 ftElevation: 1030 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°35'6"N, 8°14'5"E

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AargauSwitzerland

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Klingnauer Stausee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Klingnau, Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full, Fort Reuenthal, Aare.

0.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Schloss Klingnau
18 min walk • Klingnau Castle is a castle in the municipality of Klingnau in the Swiss canton of Aargau.
2.6 miNW
Museum
Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full
66 min walk • The Schweizerisches Militärmuseum Full is the Swiss military museum, located in Full-Reuenthal, canton Aargau.
2.6 miNW
Museum
Fort Reuenthal
65 min walk • Fort Reuenthal is a 20th-century Swiss fortification located in the Aargau canton near the Swiss border with Germany. Built between 1937 and 1939, the fort overlooks the Rhine where it bends around the town of Full-Reuenthal, and was intended to prevent a crossing of the Rhine at the hydroelectric plant at Dogern.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Aare
29 min walk • The Koblenz Aare railway bridge, also known as the Koblenz–Felsenau railway bridge or the Aarebrücke Koblenz, is a single-track railway bridge which carries the Koblenz to Stein-Säckingen line across the River Aare in Switzerland.
5 miSE
Cemetery
Jüdischer Friedhof Endingen
128 min walk • Jüdischer Friedhof Endingen is the oldest and largest Jewish cemetery in Switzerland, situated in the Surb Valley in the Canton of Aargau. The cemetery is listed in Swiss inventory of cultural property of national significance.
5 miS
Forts and castles
Ruine Freudenau
128 min walk • Freudenau Castle is a ruined fort in the municipality of Untersiggenthal of the Canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
6 miS
Forts and castles
Iberg Castle
153 min walk • Iberg Castle is a ruined castle located on Iberg mountain in the municipality of Riniken in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Only a few remnants of the ruins are visible.
2.7 miE
Locality
Bad Zurzach
70 min walk • In addition to its thermal baths, Bad Zurzach is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Rhine River provides opportunities for scenic boat cruises and riverside walks, while the surrounding forests...
3 miW
Forts and castles
Bernau Castle
77 min walk • Bernau Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Leibstadt in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It was mostly destroyed in a fire in July 1844 leaving only a few ruined walls still visible.
3.5 miS
Universities and schools
Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen
89 min walk • The Paul Scherrer Institute is a multi-disciplinary research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. It is located in the Canton of Aargau in the municipalities Villigen and Würenlingen on either side of the River Aare, and covers an area over 35 hectares in size.
2.1 miS
Locality
Böttstein
55 min walk • One of the highlights of Böttstein is its proximity to the majestic Rhine River, which offers stunning views and a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the riverbanks, go for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters, or...