Wanderungen

Surveying trail Weinfelden

To mark the 100 year anniversary of the land surveying office Thurgau, the «Surveying trail from Weinfelden to the Nollen» was completed. 24 information panels give many facts and details about the history of surveying – from its beginning to the modern methods using satellites. The educational information is completed by pictures, maps and drawings.

The surveying trail follows the hiking trail from the station in Weinfelden to the Nollen. The trail leads through the impressive landscape of the Mittelthurgau where nature and the surveying history meet. You enjoy many surprising views into the Thur valley, the lovely creek of the Furt brook, Lake Constance and the Alps from the popular view point on the Nollen.

Hikes to the nature reserve at the Ottenberg

The hiking trail first leads through the historic center of Weinfelden. Then you follow a steep trail north of the protestant church. At the residence Hofacker you leave the trail and turn into the Hohlweg. You then reach a neighborhood road and turn left. After 150 m, the road turns toward the north. The turn-off is a bit hidden but marked as a hiking trail.

Explore the flora and fauna in the nature reserves at the Ottenberg. Discover new and unknown treasures that otherwise might remain hidden to your sight and enjoy a wonderful view onto the Thur plain.

Hiking Round Trail

Access to the hiking round trail by following the yellow road signs on the regular trail:

On the Thur trail from Weinfelden to Bischofszell

Scenic hiking tour along the Thur from Weinfelden to Bischofszell, the river that gave the canton its name. The Thur trail leads across the canton, i.e. from the cantonal border between St. Gallen and Thurgau to the cantonal border between Thurgau and Zurich. 50 information panels educate the guests about topics such as culture, natural history, historic and tourist information. The trail is designed as a cultural hiking trail and leads from Weinfelden to Bürglen, Istighofen, Buhwil, further on to Kradolf and Sulgen and directly to the rose city Bischofszell that enchants you with its impressive Old Town.

Most places along the route are regular stops for the regional rail Thurbo. You may arbitrarily shorten the trip, i.e. make the return trip by rail.

Over the Seerücken from Weinfelden to Ermatingen at the Untersee

This demanding hiking tour leads you from Weinfelden over the Ottenberg and Seerücken to Ermatingen at the Untersee. You pass through Tattenhueb, Wald, Altnburg, Euggelburg and reach Sonterswil, then proceed to Gunterschwiile and the fishing village Ermatingen.
Through the constantly changing landscape, you hike over wooded ridges, fertile fields and lovely watersides.

Special highlights are the climb from Weinfelden to the castle Weinfelden and the village Ermatingen with its picturesque
timber framed houses and fishermen residences. We recommend a visit to one of the restaurants offering exquisite fish specialties.
The beautiful views into the Thur valley, the Kemmental and to the Untersee you are enjoyin on this tour are also worth mentioning.

Information & Flyer

Find further hiking tour suggestions through the diversified landscape of the Thurgau in the brochure «Hiking adventure Thurgau» that is available Thurgau Tourism or find here the PDF-Download.

Gemeinde Weinfelden
Kultur und Tourismus
8570 Weinfelden
Phone: +41 (0)71 626 83 85
Fax: +41 (0)71 626 83 88
www.weinfelden.ch
kultur.tourismus@gemeinde.weinfelden.ch