Discover a variety of stunning hiking trails easily accessible from Weinfelden by public transport. From the charming Züri Oberland-Höhenweg to the panoramic Alpine trails, these routes offer diverse landscapes and experiences. Wander through lush forests, climb to scenic viewpoints, and explore the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The hikes are listed in order of travel time from Weinfelden, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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After the beautiful old town of Winterthur, this walking route passes through Eschenberg forest. If you have time, you can visit the wildlife sanctuary or make a detour to the viewing tower. Passing along the river Töss and over sunny slopes bustling with agriculture, this leg ends at the historic Gasthof Gyrenbad inn.
19km
680m
400m
5h 15m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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| Weinfelden | |
| (23m) | |
| Winterthur |
The climb to the health resort of Heiden (Henri Dunant Museum) and to Kaienspitz is rewarded by extensive views of the Bodensee and to Alpstein. Then via Rehetobel down to Chastenloch and up to Trogen, a village where provincial assemblies were once held.
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| Weinfelden | |
| (35m) | |
| Rorschach Hafen |
From Rorschach with large granary dating from 1749 and quay up to Wartensee Castle with the best views over the Bodensee. The Grimmenstein ruins on the next row of hills keeps an eye on the lively variety in compact Ostschweiz.
19km780m740m5h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Weinfelden | |
| (38m) | |
| Rorschach |
The charming hiking trail leads across meadows and forests, through mystical ravines and to the impressive Tüfelschilen. From Schauenberg, a magnificent view extends over the hilly landscapes north of Zurich and down to the picturesque village of Elgg, the destination of the hike.
16km660m640m4h 40mTour published by:
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| Weinfelden | |
| (16m) | |
| Frauenfeld |
| Frauenfeld, Bahnhof | |
| (14m) | |
| Hagenbuch ZH, Egghof |
| Hagenbuch ZH, Egghof | |
| (6m) | |
| Elgg, Post |
From the busy centre of Herisau, the route takes you further towards the Mittelland district of Appenzell. After crossing two gorges and passing the former district capital of Hundwil, the secluded Strom swimming area in the Sitter Gorge and the Wonnenstein Friary, you will reach Teufen, where merchants’ and manufacturers’ houses built in the Rococo style hark back to a prosperous past.
15km820m760m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Weinfelden | |
| (39m) | |
| Rorschach |
| Rorschach | |
| (8m) | |
| Schwendi bei Heiden |
From Brunnadern you climb through the forest up to Wilkethöchi, highest point of this tour and panoramic highlight. The views of the Alpstein mountain range and the Alps of the Glarus region are spectacular. Two short climbs follow after the village of Dicken, in addition to two mountain inns with lovely views, before the path begins to descend via the Bruderwald forest to Degersheim.
12km860m700m4h 25mTour published by:
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| Weinfelden | |
| (25m) | |
| Wil SG |
| Wil SG | |
| (15m) | |
| Dietfurt |
| Dietfurt, Bahnhof | |
| (13m) | |
| Brunnadern-Neckertal, Bahnhof |
This trail takes you to the alpine foothill landscape of Appenzellerland, from Urnäsch to Alpweiden at the foot of Säntis and Schwägalp. From the Hochalp to the Schwägalp you will walk through the Schwägalp natural park, a protected natural site with a very special appeal.
16km1100m600m5h 20mLandscape: Over a pass
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| Weinfelden | |
| (34m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (22m) | |
| Urnäsch |
While there is noise and hustle and bustle around the valley station at the beginning of this trail, you are then almost completely alone on various Alps, in the middle of an untouched and unspoilt natural landscape. This stage leads over the Chammhalde.
13km600m1100m4h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp
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| Weinfelden | |
| (34m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (22m) | |
| Urnäsch |
This leisurely and scenic route connects the Üetliberg mountain and the Albis Pass. While walking along the Albisgrat ridge, the panoramic views stretch from the Black Forest to the northern foothills of the Jura and the Glarus Alps. This is a very popular route with several restaurants and places to rest along the way.
13km700m380m4h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Weinfelden | |
| (49m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (9m) | |
| Zürich Triemli |
From the Meldegg, with wide-ranging views over the lower Rhine Valley and to Hohen Kasten, through a typical Appenzell region, past the Grünenstein castles in the Riesling-Silvaner wine region – with “Gilde” culinary highlights.
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| Weinfelden | |
| (39m) | |
| Rorschach |
| Rorschach | |
| (20m) | |
| Altstätten SG |
| Altstätten SG, Bahnhof | |
| (3m) | |
| Altstätten SG, Rathaus |
