Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Thurweg
Wildhaus, GamplütRüdlingen
- Distance
- 160.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 1900 m
- Descent
- 2900 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
The route follows the Thur to its source on Mount Säntis, through the varied Toggenburg landscape, to the plains of the Thur Valley and the Zurich wine-growing region, where the Thur flows into the Rhine.
The 160-kilometre route begins at the Gamplüt bus stop. Shortly after the start, it reaches its highest point near Stei at around 1,350 m. The trail initially descends steeply, crossing open slopes and woodland into Toggenburg. Near Unterwasser, the two-tiered Säntisthur cascade lies a short distance off the route. The trail continues down the valley through Alt St. Johann, Nesslau and Ebnat-Kappel to Wattwil, where it passes the Church of St Felix and Regula.
Beyond Wattwil, stretches of woodland, meadows and villages alternate. The ruins of Rüdberg stand directly beside the trail, followed by Bütschwil and Lütisburg. In Bischofszell, the route passes the castle and St John’s Church before continuing via Kradolf and Weinfelden through the more open countryside of Thurgau.
From Frauenfeld, the final section leads via Kartause Ittingen to Uesslingen. For stretches, the route runs alongside the Brunewasser, Unterer Binnenkanal and Binnenkanal Thur waterways. It continues through Gütighausen and Andelfingen, past the Reformed church, to Rüdlingen. The destination is at the Gemeindehaus bus stop.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
Thurweg Halden
From 24 Jan 2025 – Until 31 Dec 2026
Kleinandelfingen / Weinlandbrücke I
From 27 Apr 2026 – Until 31 Jan 2027
Das ASTRA realisiert den 4-Spur Ausbau der Nationalstrasse und den Neubau der Weinlandbrücke. Daher ist der Wanderweg unmittelbar beim Brückenpfeiler gesperrt.
Kleinandelfingen / Weinlandbrücke III
From 27 Apr 2026 – Until 31 Jan 2027
Das ASTRA realisiert den 4-Spur Ausbau der Nationalstrasse und den Neubau der Weinlandbrücke. Daher ist der Wanderweg unmittelbar beim Brückenpfeiler gesperrt.
Fohlenweid, Weinfelden
From 8 Sept 2026 – Until 30 Oct 2026
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
