Between wine and water — autumn hikes in Switzerland’s Thurgau

Beizlis, restaurants and wine coolers in the middle of the vineyards: you should definitely have more time for this hike than the mere duration of the walk. With a view over the Thur Valley and as far as the Alps, you hike over the sun-drenched slopes high above Weinfelden and treat yourself to some… read more

An enjoyable themed trail leads through the vineyards on the Untersee. It tells of the history of viticulture on Lake Constance, including Hermann Müller, to whom we owe the Müller-Thurgau. On the way you can marvel at castles and palaces in the beautiful landscape and as the icing on the cake you can… read more

This promising hike over the Iselisberg will spoil you with fantastic views over the Thur Valley and as far as the Alps. The starting point in Oberneunforn is up on the southern slopes above the banks of the Thur. So you start already a little higher and don't have a lot of vertical meters ahead of you… read more

The picturesque Seebach valley is located between the ridge of the Seerücken and the Thurtal. Three lakes are embedded here in an idyllic landscape. On this hike you will discover two of them up close. On the way there are many opportunities to cool off or have a nice rest at a barbecue area.



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On this varied hike on the Rhine, you will first explore the river from the bank and then on the return journey by ship, then also on the water. Several refreshment stops and a river bath await you along the way. At the start and finish you can admire the medieval town centers of Diessenhofen and Stein… read more

Blue and green are the dominant colors on this hike. The first half of the route you walk along the shore of Lake Constance. The second takes you through the idyllic Güttinger Forest. On the way you will pass several refreshment stops and you can also take a swim in the lake.



It starts in the best Lake… read more

This hike takes you along the Thur and over many bridges worth seeing. There are only a few vertical meters to overcome on the river, but the route of almost 24 kilometers gives you the opportunity to see a lot of the beautiful Thur.



It starts at the train station in Weinfelden. You walk straight to the… read more

This hike over the southern slopes of the Seerücken is both a natural and a cultural pleasure. You will pass several historical buildings and you can take a look at the time of the Romans. When the view is clear, the Seerücken gives you a clear view of the Alps.



You can get to the starting point in Nussbaumen… read more

Above the pretty Weinfelden you can explore the wonderful Ottenberg with its vineyards and wonderful views. It goes up and down again and again, and a few meters in altitude come together. With a nice stop or an extended picnic break, this circular hike becomes a wonderful day tour.



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This hike is all about water. You accompany the Murg from Frauenfeld almost all the way to Wil. You hike up the river and thus leisurely uphill the whole time. On the way you have many options to take a leisurely break by the water.



It starts at the train station in Frauenfeld. From there it is only a… read more