Scenic Hikes from Weinfelden

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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Züri Oberland-Höhenweg, Stage 1/4

Minimum travel time: 24m to Winterthur, Archstrasse/HB

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.

19.0km

680m

400m

5h 15m

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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 1/29

Minimum travel time: 35m to Rorschach Hafen

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.

19.0km

1200m

700m

6h 15m

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Rheintaler Höhenweg, Stage 1/6

Minimum travel time: 38m to Rorschach

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.

19.0km

780m

740m

5h 40m

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Tüfelschilen-Schauenberg Weg

Minimum travel time: 48m to Elgg, Post

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.

16.0km

660m

640m

4h 40m

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Kulturspur Appenzellerland, Stage 3/3

Minimum travel time: 52m to Schwendi bei Heiden

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.

15.0km

820m

760m

5h 0m

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Wilket-Gratweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 0m to Brunnadern-Neckertal, Bahnhof

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.

12.0km

860m

700m

4h 25m

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Zürich-Zugerland-Panoramaweg, Stage 1/2

Minimum travel time: 1h 8m to Zürich Triemli

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.

13.0km

700m

380m

4h 0m

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Appenzeller Alpenweg, Stage 2/2

Minimum travel time: 1h 8m to 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.

13.0km

600m

1100m

4h 25m

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Appenzeller Alpenweg, Stage 1/2

Minimum travel time: 1h 8m to Urnäsch

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.

16.0km

1100m

600m

5h 20m

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Rheintaler Höhenweg, Stage 2/6

Minimum travel time: 1h 11m to Altstätten SG, Rathaus

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.

13.0km

600m

560m

4h 0m

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