Aareknie Wolfwil-Wynau

Aareknie Wolfwil-Wynau is a protected landscape area that follows the Aare River with steep banks and layered rock formations created over geological time. The area spans roughly 110 hectares across two cantons and includes walking paths where visitors can observe the terrain up close.

The area gained federal protection in 1996 when it was added to the Swiss list of landscapes and natural sites of national importance. This designation ensured that the Aare gorge and its distinctive features would be legally safeguarded for the future.

The old mill in Wolfwil and the Reformed Church in Wynau reveal how people have lived and worked in these communities for centuries. These buildings sit within the natural setting and reflect the rhythm of village life.

The area is accessible via marked trails that guide visitors through different sections of the protected zone. The best time to visit is from May through September when the weather is stable and wildlife is more active.

The Chli Aarli river bend contains breeding grounds for rare amphibians, particularly protected crested newts that depend on the specific geological conditions found here. Few other locations in Switzerland offer such suitable habitat for these sensitive species.