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The Auenstein Escape
A gravel cycling route starting from Hausen
An epic gravel route with picturesque mountain vistas
![Map miniature of "The Auenstein Escape" cycling inspiration in Nordwestschweiz, Switzerland. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/hausen/gravel/197106.webp)
Prepare for an epic adventure on The Auenstein Escape. This challenging gravel route covers a distance of 59 km with an ascent of 1544 m, making it suitable for experienced cyclists. The route starts near Hausen and takes you through a series of exhilarating climbs and descents. Highlights along the way include the Auenstein pass at 6 km, offering captivating mountain vistas, the Staffelegg at 14 km, known for its challenging ascent, the Wasserscheide at 20 km, offering stunning views over the surrounding valleys, and the picturesque village of Eiken at 32 km. As you approach the end of the route, you will also pass through Sulz at 44 km and Scherz at 59 km. The Auenstein Escape promises to be an unforgettable, adrenaline-filled cycling experience.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Hausen:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Windisch](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/windisch-1.webp)
![Image of Brugg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/brugg-4.webp)
![Image of Birmenstorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/birmenstorf-3.webp)
![Image of Gebenstorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/gebenstorf-4.webp)
![Image of Birr](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/birr-5.webp)
![Image of Lauffohr (Brugg)](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/lauffohr-brugg-1.webp)
![Image of Turgi](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/turgi-5.webp)
![Image of Untersiggenthal](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/untersiggenthal-4.webp)
![Image of Schinznach Dorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/nordwestschweiz/schinznach-dorf-4.webp)