Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Frauenfeld by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Frauenfeld to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Outsmarting the fog: This easy hike takes you from the village of Gais, awarded with the Wakker Prize, to the Stoss Pass and back again, along sunny slopes that offer a magnificent view of the Rhine Valley.
8km
170m
170m
2h 35m
Landscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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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 (27m) | |
| Gais (10:19) |
Trudge downhill on the sunny side, through the enchanting, silent landscape of Wolzenalp. Views of the Alpstein and Toggenburg mountains are your constant companions along the groomed trail.
5km60m420m1h 45mTour 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 (19m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof (10:25) |
The ascent to Osteregg and Zimmermannslauftegg is not the easiest. But once you reach the top, the effort is soon forgotten. A stunning view stretching from the Appenzell hills all the way to Lake Constance is your reward.
11km580m580m4h 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 (22m) | |
| Urnäsch (10:13) |
The mostly flat winter hiking trail leads through the snow-covered high valley of Gonten. The tour through the protected Gontenmoos moorland will captivate you with its unique nature and the numerous "Toobeschopfe" (old peat huts).
5km80m70m1h 25mTour published by:
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The winter hiking trail from the Kronberg summit leads gently downhill to Jakobsbad. Fantastic views of the Säntis and welcoming mountain inns beckon along the way.
8km20m800m2h 30mTour 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 (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad (10:18) |
The journey from the town of Zug into the open countryside takes just eight minutes. The Zugerberg circuit through the high moorlands offers much more than just a phenomenal view of the town, Lake Zug, and the surrounding mountain landscape.
9km240m240m3h 0mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Frauenfeld (08:48) | |
| IR75 (1h 14m) | |
| Zug (10:02) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (10:20) |
| Schönegg (10:26) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (10:34) |
Combining the contemplation and baroque splendour of Einsiedeln Abbey with the wintry hush and scenic beauty of Lake Sihl, this panoramic hike also offers views of the Etzel and the Ybrig mountains.
8km140m140m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,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) | |
| 555 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (10:39) |
On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this circular tour leads form Wildhaus over the high plateau Gamplüt to Alp Fros and back again.
7km360m360m2h 45mLandscape: 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) |
Water and a view of the mountains are the main features of this hike, which leads over bridges and along rivers and streams to Lake Sihl – always surrounded by the mountains of the Sihl Valley and Ybrig.
14km130m130m4h 15mTour 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) |
Forests steeped in legend, alpine meadows in hibernation, and the unique landscape of the Alpstein mountains in plain sight. This winter hike at the foot of Hoher Kasten offers an exceptional experience and is suitable for hikers in good physical condition.
9km460m460m3h 35mTour 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) |
