Bözberg Rail Tunnel, Aargau Jura Park

#13 among attractions in Aargau Jura Park

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The Bözberg Rail Tunnel is a railway tunnel in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It takes the Bözberg railway line of the Swiss Federal Railways under the Bözberg Pass between Effingen and Schinznach-Dorf. The original tunnel was opened during 1875; it is set to be closed to rail traffic during 2020-2021 following the commissioning of its replacement, after which it shall be converted and retained for service and rescue purposes in respect to its successor. ()

Coordinates: 47°27'55"N, 8°7'1"E

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Bözberg Rail Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Habsburg, Schenkenberg Castle, Biberstein Castle, Königsfelden Monastery.

3 miE
Part-ruined medieval castle with museum
Schloss Habsburg, Habsburg
77 min walk • Habsburg Castle is a medieval fortress located in what is now Habsburg, Switzerland, in the canton of Aargau, near the Aar River. At the time of its construction, the location was part of the Duchy of Swabia.
1.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Schenkenberg Castle, Aargau Jura Park
46 min walk • Schenkenberg Castle is a castle ruin above the municipality of Thalheim in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It was built in the 13th Century by the Habsburg dynasty, was the administrative seat for 260 years of a bailiwick of the city of Bern and fell into ruin in the 18th century.
3.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Biberstein Castle, Aargau Jura Park
100 min walk • Biberstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Biberstein in the Swiss canton of Aargau.
4.8 miE
Landmark monastery with stained glass
Königsfelden Monastery, Brugg
123 min walk • Königsfelden Monastery is a former Franciscan double monastery, which housed both a community of Poor Clare nuns and one of Franciscan friars, living in separate wings, in the municipality of Windisch in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It was founded in 1308 by the Habsburgs.
5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wasserflue, Aargau Jura Park
127 min walk • The Wasserflue is a mountain of the Jura, located north of Erlinsbach in the canton of Aargau. It lies on the range east of the Salhöhe Pass.
1.6 miS
Forts and castles
Kasteln Castle, Aargau Jura Park
42 min walk • Kasteln Castle is a castle in the municipality of Oberflachs in Canton Aargau, Switzerland. It is located west of the village on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by vineyards and woods.
3.8 miE
Forts and castles
Altenburg Castle, Brugg
97 min walk • Altenburg Castle is a castle in the village of Altenburg bei Brugg in the municipality of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.
4.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Iberg Castle
109 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.
3.6 miS
Forts and castles
Auenstein Castle, Aargau Jura Park
92 min walk • Auenstein Castle is a castle in the municipality of Auenstein in the Swiss canton of Aargau.
4.8 miE
Area
Windisch, Brugg
123 min walk • Windisch is a municipality in the district of Brugg in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland.
3.4 miSW
Scenic mountain pass with a restaurant
Staffelegg Pass, Aargau Jura Park
88 min walk • Staffelegg Pass is a mountain pass in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. It connects Küttigen and Asp. The postal bus route from Frick to Aarau goes over the pass, and there is a restaurant at the summit.