Horbacher Pond – Waldschenke Bischofszell loop from Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf

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Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf

Horbacher Pond – Waldschenke Bischofszell loop from Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf

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Horbacher Pond – Waldschenke Bischofszell loop from Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf

07:11

26.2km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 11.1 km for 39 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.16 km

Hagenwil Moated Castle

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The moated castle of Hagenwil is almost 800 years old and has been repeatedly destroyed and plundered for centuries.

Since 1806 it has been owned by the Angehm family, who …

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6.32 km

Hagenwil Village and Water Castle

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Small farming village with a pretty church and the only moated castle in Eastern Switzerland.

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10.6 km

Degenau Chapel

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This chapel is one of the oldest in all of Switzerland. Ancient frescoes, small organ. If closed, the key can be picked up from the farmer.

Further information at: pastoralraum-bischofsberg.ch/pfarreien/sitterdorf/kapelle-degenau

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13.3 km

Horber Weier

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The Horber Weier is the easternmost of the five Hauptwiler Weier.

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15.0 km

Horbacher Pond

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Created in the 15th century for fish farming, Hauptwil's five ponds are now an idyllic local recreation area and are protected. The Horbacher Weier is the middle of the five ponds.

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15.5 km

Büelhölzli

Forest

15.7 km

Hauptwiler Weiher

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At Hauptwiler Weiher you will enjoy a peaceful and picturesque retreat in nature, ideal for those seeking tranquility. The area is a paradise for birdwatchers, as the pond attracts a …

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16.4 km

Historic Center of Hauptwil

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Old gate tower, fire department depot and castle, everything historically.

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17.4 km

Waldschenke Bischofszell

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The Waldschenke Bischofszell is located at 600 m above sea level on the south flank of the Bischofsberg in idyllic Oberthurgau, one of the most beautiful regions of Thurgau.

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

5.29 km

2.92 km

1.87 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

6.01 km

5.71 km

5.64 km

930 m

795 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

April 30, 2023,Thurgauer Panoramaweg von Amriswil nach Bischofszell

Especially in April/May due to to recommend the apple blossom, for the journey we used the Bodenseeticket Ost from Oberschwaben, which includes all journeys with the Deutsche Bahn, the Bodensee ferry and the Swiss S-Bahn, with a BahnCard 25 the fun costs 18 euros. The only additional cost of 3 CHF was incurred when using the muscle-powered ferry via the …

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May 25, 2024,Thurgauer Panoramaweg

The Thurgau Panorama Trail has been on my planned tour list for some time. It runs for over 30 kilometers from Amriswil via Bischofszell to Wil. outdooractive.com/mobile/de/route/wanderung/thurgau/thurgauer-panoramaweg-bischofszell-wil-/26481011
The first stage today takes me from Amriswil train station, where I can park the car in a day parking lot for a fee of five francs, over a few streets until I …

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