Linnerberg (Aargau)

The southeastern slope of the mountain promontory features the lower areas known as Grund and Chalm, which are home to the vineyards of Schinznach spanning over 50 hectares and with a history dating back centuries.

Within the vicinity of the Linnerberg, the Kasteln Castle, built in the 17th century, graces a hillside terrace and stands as a significant historical edifice.

[4] During the formation of mountains, several prominent hilltops emerged within the fracture zone near Schinznach due to the main Jura overthrust, including the Linnerbergschuppe.

[5] In the Linnerberg area, the geological composition comprises multiple layers of shell limestone, anhydrite, dolomite, opalinus Clay, and gypsum keuper.

The fissured and water-bearing rock strata of the Linnerberg, along with its northern slope encompassing the village settlement of Linn, are part of the catchment zone for the springs of Bad Schinznach and are situated within the thermal protection area.

Cantonal forest reserves are situated at the rocky prominence known as Ibergflue to the west of Zeihergutsch, the Gättibuech area near Linn, and the Broochtel near Wallnach.

[16] The mountainous terrain safeguards diverse reptile habitats, including the elusive asps viper, a species rarely found within the canton of Aargau.

[17] On the northern slope of the Grund mountain range, a wetland has been established within a section of the former "Eriwis" opalinuston pit near Schinznach train station.

The mountainous, wooded natural landscape serves as a pivotal launch point for nationally significant wildlife corridors along the Aare River.

View from the Linnerberg over the Aare valley
Bözberg station (today Schinznach Dorf) with the old tunnel portal under the Linnerberg
Signpost by Linn's linden tree
Eriwis nature reserve, an amphibian spawning area of national importance