Hegi Castle – View of the River Thur loop from Winterthur Hegi

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Hegi Castle – View of the River Thur loop from Winterthur Hegi

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5.0

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Hegi Castle – View of the River Thur loop from Winterthur Hegi

03:43

61.8km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 140 m for 6 m

After 31.9 km for 1 m

After 32.0 km for 1 m

After 61.7 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Hegi Castle

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Very beautiful castle on the outskirts of Winterthur, which can also be visited. Furthermore, guided tours are also offered. From May to October, a small inn with a drinks service …

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2.90 km

Birchwald

Forest

15.1 km

Brückentour Trail

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Nice smaller trails found

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31.9 km

Bridge to the Beaver Trail

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As far as I know, you can drive on it, just on the trail (which applies everywhere anyway).
Update: Is actually a general driving ban, was there on the weekend …

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41.6 km

Thur Canal (Inner Canal)

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From the inland canal you have a very nice view of the renatured Thur and its ever-changing course. With a little luck and patience you can also watch birds.

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41.7 km

Altiker Thur Bridge

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Cable-stayed bridge from 1994.

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43.6 km

Thur River Nature Reserve

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Very beautiful river landscape with many beautiful riverside places. Warning, it also has nature conservation areas with breeding grounds.

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45.3 km

View of the River Thur

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Always beautiful on the Thur 🌊

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45.9 km

Thur Bridge in Gütighausen

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The steel truss bridge has been crossing the Thur near Gütighausen and Ossingen since 1915 and replaced the wooden bridge that collapsed in 1880. In 1988 it was extended, whereby …

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51.1 km

Niderholz

Forest

61.8 km

End point

Train Station

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