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Buchs

Buchs is a town in Bezirk Lenzburg district, Aargau, Switzerland of about 6,599 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 60 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 churches. The must-see places are Schlössli Aarau, Benkerjoch Pass and Stapferhaus.

47.3936° N, 8.0823° EPop. 6,599

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see294
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Buchs

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Buchs
  2. Wat SrinagarindravararamBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Salhöhe Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Benkerjoch Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Schloss Wildensteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Stapferhausmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Buchs
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Buchs?

Schlössli Aarau (church, about 3 km), Benkerjoch Pass (viewpoint, about 8 km), Stapferhaus (museum, about 8 km), Schloss Wildenstein (heritage site, about 9 km), Schloss Lenzburg (heritage site, about 10 km), Wat Srinagarindravararam (Buddhist site, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Buchs?

135 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 12 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Buchs?

Schloss Wildenstein, about 9 km by road; Schloss Lenzburg (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buchs?

Benkerjoch Pass, about 8 km by road; Salhöhe Pass (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buchs?

Start in Buchs, visit Wat Srinagarindravararam, then Salhöhe Pass, then Benkerjoch Pass, then Schloss Wildenstein, then Stapferhaus, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.