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Best Long-Distance Hikes near Frauenfeld

The directory currently contains 6 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Frauenfeld. Their average mapped distance is 117 km and average recorded ascent is 1,476 m (4,843 ft); the longest route in the set is 233 km.

This subset represents 4% of the 149 quality-checked routes near Frauenfeld. Its average distance is 117 km, compared with 13.9 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,476 m (4,843 ft), versus 268 m (879 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

These routes carry the long-distance tag. Total distance is shown for comparison; stage planning and accommodation require separate research. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 6 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

70.3 km

Kulturspur Appenzellerland

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

610 m

Hochrhein Jakobsweg (1)

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

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Trails

Expert

Schaffhausen · Switzerland

Distance
74.5 km
/ 46.3 mi
Elevation gain
610 m
Typical duration
18 hr
  • Mountain
  • Pilgrimage route
  • Waymarked route
Expert

St. Gallen · Switzerland

Distance
87.5 km
/ 54.4 mi
Elevation gain
2,859 m
Typical duration
24 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

St. Gallen · Switzerland

Distance
74.2 km
/ 46.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,497 m
Typical duration
19 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Switzerland

Distance
70.3 km
/ 43.7 mi
Elevation gain
2,100 m
Typical duration
19 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, SchweizAargau233 km1,083 m56 hrExpertApril to October
Hochrhein Jakobsweg (1)Schaffhausen74.5 km610 m18 hrExpertApril to October
Bodensee-Rundwanderweg (Stein a. R. - Lindau)Schaffhausen162 km707 m39 hrExpertApril to October
Toggenburger HöhenwegSt. Gallen87.5 km2,859 m24 hrExpertJune to October
Züri Oberland-HöhenwegSt. Gallen74.2 km1,497 m19 hrExpertApril to October
Kulturspur AppenzellerlandAppenzell Ausserrhoden70.3 km2,100 m19 hrExpertApril to October

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E5, Schweiz, Hochrhein Jakobsweg (1), Bodensee-Rundwanderweg (Stein a. R. - Lindau) currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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