Four circular routes of varying lengths lead through the countryside around Aesch. Along the way, you can enjoy views of the Reppischtal, the vineyards and the surrounding forests. The Bänkliwege, the AescherMärt, held twice a year, and the village’s history also offer starting points for a stay. Aesch is a political municipality in the Dietikon district of the Canton of Zurich; the village was formerly called Aesch bei Birmensdorf.

Walks and paths around Aesch

The natural surroundings invite you to enjoy leisurely walks, cycling tours and time outdoors. The Bänkliwege make shorter or longer walks in and around Aesch possible. Benches along the way offer a chance to take a breather. Choosing between a shorter and a longer walk gives you a practical starting point for planning your day if you want to combine exercise with other activities.

The four circular routes vary in length and lead through the countryside around the municipality. Along with views of the Reppischtal, you can see vineyards and the surrounding forests. When choosing a route, you can therefore consider both the distance you have in mind and the landscapes that interest you. The circular routes offer a different way to plan your outing from simply deciding whether to take a shorter or longer walk on the Bänkliwege.

AescherMärt and local products

The AescherMärt takes place twice a year. If you would like to make a visit to the market the occasion for your trip, check the exact dates when planning. The stalls offer fresh food from the surrounding area and further afield, as well as handicrafts from the municipality and region. This brings together local produce and goods from the wider area.

The market also features attractions for children, music, flea market stalls, presentations by local clubs and school projects. The programme therefore includes different kinds of market activities: alongside stalls selling food and handicrafts, there are activities and contributions from clubs and schools. Children’s attractions are part of the programme, but the market is not limited to a single theme.

Another place to find local products is the Suters Hofmärt farm shop at Lielistrasse 4 in Aesch ZH. Its range includes seasonal fruit and homemade products. These include apples, pears, beef, jam, apple chips, vegetables, raspberries, plums, cherries and mini kiwis. Availability may vary by season. The farm shop and the AescherMärt therefore offer different ways to discover food and products from Aesch and the surrounding area.

Historical connections

Aesch is first mentioned in an imperial charter dated 28 December 1124. Archaeological evidence links its history to earlier periods: Celtic graves have been found in the Burst area, and a Roman settlement once stood in the Chalofen area. Old documents and maps record a chapel and a cemetery at Heligenmatt. The historical connections therefore span different parts of the municipality and range from archaeological traces to written records.

For visitors, this offers several ways to explore local history: Aesch’s early mention, the Celtic graves, the Roman settlement, and the chapel and cemetery at Heligenmatt. Together with the walking paths and the market, these provide a choice of landscapes, local offerings and historical themes, without requiring you to focus your visit on just one.

Plan your stay in Aesch

When looking for a holiday apartment in Aesch, you can shape your stay around your interests: walks or cycling tours, the views along the circular routes, a market date or local history. If the AescherMärt is an important reason for your trip, include the exact market dates in your plans. This makes Aesch an appealing destination for a getaway combining outdoor activities with local discoveries.

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