Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Frauenfeld by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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Quietly exploring Appenzell’s rolling countryside: from Schwellbrunn, highest-located village in Ausserrhoden, the trail leads across a ridge with views of the hills, to the Alpstein mountain range with the Säntis Mountain and Lake Constance. Afterwards you delve into the forest and hike downhill.
8km
440m
440m
4h 0m
Landscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Frauenfeld (08:42) | |
| IC8 (30m) | |
| Romanshorn (09:12) |
| Romanshorn (09:26) | |
| RE1 (28m) | |
| Herisau (09:54) |
| Herisau, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 171 (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf (10:20) |
This tour through the snowy hills of the Appenzeller countryside is particularly suitable for beginners and snowshoe enthusiasts who want to take things easy. The ascent is rewarded with circular views, which stretch right to the peaks of the Vorarlberg.
7km280m280m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Frauenfeld (08:42) | |
| IC8 (30m) | |
| Romanshorn (09:12) |
| Romanshorn (09:26) | |
| RE1 (18m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:44) |
| St. Gallen (09:52) | |
| S21 (30m) | |
| Sammelplatz (10:22) |
This snowshoe hike crosses remote yet busy areas, overseen in silence by the two Mythen peaks. It's well worth stopping along the way to admire the magnificent views of the Schwyz mountains and landscape.
7km700m400m4h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Frauenfeld (08:48) | |
| IR75 (38m) | |
| Zürich HB (09:26) |
| Zürich HB (09:43) | |
| S25 (17m) | |
| Wädenswil (10:00) |
| Wädenswil (10:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (10:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 554 (14m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (10:51) |
Discovering quietly the mystical natural landscape on Alp Sellamatt – this trail makes it possible. In the lap of the Churfirsten you can enjoy the wonderful view up to the seven summits and over to Alpstein.
5km260m260m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Frauenfeld (08:49) | |
| S15 (29m) | |
| Wil SG (09:18) |
| Wil SG (09:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (33m) | |
| Alt St. Johann, Dorf (10:39) |
| Alt St. Johann (Sellamattbahn) (10:46) | |
| 2765 (7m) | |
| Alp Sellamatt (10:53) |
On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with a spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this round trip leads from Wildhaus up to the high plateau of Gamplüt and the Alp Fros on the foothills of Schafberg at Wildhaus.
4km300m300m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Frauenfeld (08:49) | |
| S15 (29m) | |
| Wil SG (09:18) |
| Wil SG (09:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (47m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf (10:53) |
You don't need to be in peak condition to enjoy this snowshoe hike through remote areas, but watch out: the view of the Chli Aubrig could whet your appetite for more challenging tours.
6km220m220m2h 35mTour published by:
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| Frauenfeld (08:48) | |
| IR75 (38m) | |
| Zürich HB (09:26) |
| Zürich HB (09:43) | |
| S25 (17m) | |
| Wädenswil (10:00) |
| Wädenswil (10:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (10:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 555 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (10:54) |
This tour for beginners with just a few inclines and declines leads through the landscape around the two Schwendi Lakes. Without major efforts you can enjoy the winter landscape and the view to Chäserrugg and the Alpstein massif.
4km180m180m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Frauenfeld (08:49) | |
| S15 (29m) | |
| Wil SG (09:18) |
| Wil SG (09:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (39m) | |
| Wildhaus, Lisighaus (10:45) |
| Wildhaus Thur (Talstation) (10:50) | |
| 2770 (5m) | |
| Wildhaus Oberdorf (10:55) |
This circular tour leads you over the dreamy Bachers holiday village on Fähnerenspitz, one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Appenzellerland.
8km620m620m4h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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Trudge over the wonderful Gössigenhöchi, the view wanders into the Thur valley and from Lake Constance to Lake Zurich: The tour from the elevated health resort Hemberg to Ennetbühl is right up the street of those who like untouched landscapes. Your constant companion is the Säntis, the highest mountain in the Alpstein region.
9km660m740m5h 15mTour published by:
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| Frauenfeld (08:42) | |
| IC8 (30m) | |
| Romanshorn (09:12) |
| Romanshorn (09:26) | |
| RE1 (28m) | |
| Herisau (09:54) |
| Herisau, Bahnhof (10:10) | |
| 182 (28m) | |
| St. Peterzell, Dorf (10:38) |
| St. Peterzell, Dorf (10:40) | |
| 185 (14m) | |
| Hemberg, Dorf (10:54) |
This tour is suitable for snowshoe enthusiasts with an average level of fitness, who are looking for traditional landscapes, beautiful Appenzeller farmhouses and a fantastic panorama. The most beautiful section of the hike: the walk over the «Mäder», a sheltered hill moor.
6km400m400m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Frauenfeld (08:33) | |
| S30 (17m) | |
| Weinfelden (08:50) |
| Weinfelden (09:05) | |
| S5 (34m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:39) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (44m) | |
| Weissbad (10:35) |
| Weissbad, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 192 (7m) | |
| Brülisau, Kastenbahn (10:44) |
