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.
8 km
170 m
170 m
2h 35m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Over a pass
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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.
5 km60 m420 m1h 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.
11 km580 m580 m4h 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 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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| 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.
9 km240 m240 m3h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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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) |
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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| Frauenfeld (08:33) | |
| S30 (17m) | |
| Weinfelden (08:50) |
| Weinfelden (09:05) | |
| S5 (34m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:39) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (29m) | |
| Gonten (10:20) |
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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| 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) |
| Urnäsch, Bahnhof (10:17) | |
| 791 (13m) | |
| Schwägalp, Passhöhe (10:30) |
The winter hiking path over Alp Sellamatt leads through the fabulous natural landscape in the bosom of Churfirsten. The view reaches far down into Thur Valley and the sea of fog, which is in winter often spreading over the lowland. Boards at the wayside tell legends from Toggenburg.
9 km260 m260 m2h 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 (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 spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this circular tour leads form Wildhaus over the high plateau Gamplüt to Alp Fros and back again.
7 km360 m360 m2h 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) |
Fleeing from the hustle and into the quiet, wonderful winter world of Gamperfin: this winter hiking path leads through sparse forests and untouched Alpine meadows with panoramic view to Säntis and the Alvier massif.
10 km460 m460 m3h 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 (39m) | |
| Wildhaus, Lisighaus (10:45) |
| Wildhaus Thur (Talstation) (10:50) | |
| 2770 (5m) | |
| Wildhaus Oberdorf (10:55) |
