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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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.
11 km
580 m
580 m
4h 15mTour published by:
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| S15 (29m) | |
| IC55 (18m) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
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.
8 km20 m800 m2h 30mTour published by:
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| S15 (29m) | |
| IC55 (18m) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
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).
5 km80 m70 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| S15 (29m) | |
| IC55 (18m) | |
| S23 (29m) | |
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.
8 km170 m170 m2h 35m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Over a pass
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| S15 (29m) | |
| IC55 (26m) | |
| S21 (27m) | |
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.
5 km60 m420 m1h 45mTour published by:
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| S15 (29m) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
A must for romantics: The Laternliweg (Lantern Trail) in the Schwägalp nature discovery park leads through a snowy fairy-tale landscape. Over 50 lanterns light the way through the sparkling winter wonderland for a one-of-a-kind experience.
3 km120 m120 m1h 5mTour published by:
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| S15 (29m) | |
| IR13 (18m) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
| 791 (13m) | |
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.
9 km240 m240 m3h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| IR75 (1h 14m) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
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.
8 km140 m140 m2h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| IC81 (38m) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| 551 (2m) | |
On this winter hiking trail, you can escape the fog and enjoy the mystical mood in the open landscape of the upland moor, the largest in Switzerland. It lies in a high valley where the Biber river flows in its natural bed.
7 km50 m50 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| S30 (17m) | |
| S12 (20m) | |
| RE25 (40m) | |
| 507 (7m) | |
This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.
7 km220 m20 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| IC81 (38m) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| PB (6m) | |
