Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Romanshorn 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 Romanshorn 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 35mTour published by:
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| Romanshorn (08:44) | |
| S1 (27m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:11) |
| St. Gallen (09:22) | |
| S21 (27m) | |
| Gais (09:49) |
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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| Romanshorn (08:44) | |
| S1 (42m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:26) |
| 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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| Romanshorn (08:44) | |
| S1 (42m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:26) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad (10:18) |
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 45mTour published by:
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| Romanshorn (08:46) | |
| S7 (20m) | |
| Rorschach (09:06) |
| Rorschach (09:09) | |
| IR13 (35m) | |
| Buchs SG (09:44) |
| Buchs SG, Bahnhof (09:53) | |
| 797 (35m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf (10:28) |
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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| Romanshorn (08:37) | |
| S10 (50m) | |
| Wil SG (09:27) |
| Wil SG (09:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof (10:25) |
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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| Romanshorn (08:44) | |
| S1 (42m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:26) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (44m) | |
| Weissbad (10:35) |
| Weissbad, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 192 (7m) | |
| Brülisau, Kastenbahn (10:44) |
The burbling Turnigla brook, the Flem gorge, snow-covered fields, the mystical forest around Bot la Cresta hill – and, of course, charming Cresta Lake keep the winter hikers fascinated along their way.
5km120m120m1h 30mTour published by:
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| Romanshorn (08:46) | |
| S7 (20m) | |
| Rorschach (09:06) |
| Rorschach (09:09) | |
| IR13 (1h 9m) | |
| Chur (10:18) |
| Chur, Postautostation (10:28) | |
| 81 (25m) | |
| Trin, Mulin (10:53) |
The classic for the whole family: on the way up to the Edelweisshütte, a view all the way to the Dreibündenstein is in store for adults while Brambi the squirrel is there for children on Chur’s home mountain, the Brambrüesch.
5km180m180m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Romanshorn (08:46) | |
| S7 (20m) | |
| Rorschach (09:06) |
| Rorschach (09:09) | |
| IR13 (1h 9m) | |
| Chur (10:18) |
| Chur, Bahnhofplatz (10:28) | |
| 11 (3m) | |
| Chur, Brambrüeschb./Stadthalle (10:31) |
| Chur (Brambrüeschbahn) (10:40) | |
| 2880 (7m) | |
| Känzeli (Chur) (10:47) |
| Känzeli (Chur) (10:49) | |
| 2880 (8m) | |
| Brambrüesch (10:57) |
This cozy hike leads to the old mountain hut settlement in Mittelberg and offers a beautiful natural experience. Along the way, you can visit the Alpine Cheese Dairy and before the destination, a visit to the Schlössli Parpan (small castle) is recommended.
7km190m190m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Romanshorn (08:46) | |
| S7 (20m) | |
| Rorschach (09:06) |
| Rorschach (09:09) | |
| IR13 (1h 9m) | |
| Chur (10:18) |
| Chur, Postautostation (10:30) | |
| 182 (27m) | |
| Parpan, Post (10:57) |
Landscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: With panoramic views
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