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Eastern Switzerland

Bichelsee-Balterswil

Chabishaupt Summit – View of Bichelsee loop from Bichelsee-Balterswil

Hiking trails & Routes

Eastern Switzerland

Bichelsee-Balterswil

Chabishaupt Summit – View of Bichelsee loop from Bichelsee-Balterswil

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Chabishaupt Summit – View of Bichelsee loop from Bichelsee-Balterswil

02:56

9.69km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Bus stop

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940 m

Cool trail

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From above it is rather difficult to walk when wet, as it is quite steep.

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1.75 km

Grill and picnic spot with a view of the Zurich countryside

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Very nice place, also popular for a small grill party

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3.47 km

Chabishaupt Summit

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A steep climb leads through the forest to the Chabishaupt, one, a more or less treeless summit in the middle of the forest. Depending on the season, a bank invites you to linger and enjoy the view.

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5.61 km

Bichelsee Lido

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Beautifully located lido right on the Zurich / Thurgau canton border with changing rooms and kiosk. The lake is about 300 m long and about 600 m above sea level.

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6.35 km

View of Bichelsee

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Take a little break here

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7.07 km

View of Bichelsee

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This lake is always beautiful and is currently experiencing a boom in swimming

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9.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

3.11 km

1.59 km

376 m

213 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

2.32 km

1.18 km

683 m

244 m

130 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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