Public toilets are available at the pump track (open in the summer months), Marktplatz (04.30-22.00) and at Frauenfeld railroad station.
Ready to get rolling? On the first Thurgau ball track trail, the "Rugelreise", twelve ball tracks await families in the idyllic Murg Valley. Take the train from Frauenfeld to the Matzingen weaving mill or vice versa. The hike leads back to the starting point along a variety of ball tracks and the river Murg.
1. determine route
You decide in which direction you want to go. Whether you visit all the marble runs or get back on the train on the way - both are possible. The Rugelreise mostly follows the Murg hiking trail. It is not completely re-marked. Follow the yellow hiking trail signposts and the white Rugelreise signs.
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Buy 2nd ball
You can buy the ball for CHF 6 at our points of sale. Please note the individual opening hours of the points of sale. There are no balls at the ball track stations.
3. start rolling balls and have fun!
To ensure that the ball tracks last as long as possible for all guests, please do not use your own balls of a different size. The tracks are designed for balls with a diameter of 6 cm.
Here you will find answers to the most important questions about the Rugelreise.
No. The Rugelreise is accessible all year round and inspections are also carried out in the winter months. However, the ball tracks are not specifically cleared if they are covered in snow. A major service is carried out in spring so that the tracks are ready for the main season.
A ball costs CHF 6 and can be purchased from the sales outlets mentioned below. The ball is yours and does not have to be returned at the end of the trail.
Points of sale:
NOT AVAILABLE AT THE SBB COUNTER AT FRAUENFELD STATION.
When you purchase the wooden ball, you are not in possession of a valid train ticket. This must be purchased separately. SBB timetable
The parking spaces at Marktplatz and Unteren and Oberen Mätteli in Frauenfeld are free of charge on Saturdays and Sundays. During the week, parking there is subject to a charge. For the starting point in Matzingen, we recommend traveling by public transport, as there are no public parking spaces available. The parking spaces at Migros and OTTO's (Matzingen weaving mill) are reserved exclusively for their customers.
The balls are made of beech and were produced by the wood turnery Ruff AG, Engwilen.
Wooden ball(s), good shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, drinks + provisions, the Siebenschläfer Beizli is located on the way at Camping Aumühle, there are several places to eat in Frauenfeld
This is a hiking trail, so it is only partially suitable for baby carriages. There are steps to negotiate and some narrow passages.
Dogs are permitted on the hiking trail as long as they are kept on a lead.
Please take your garbage back with you or dispose of it properly in the garbage cans.
There are two barbecue areas along the Rugelreise - at the Königs-Wuhr and at the Aumühle playground. Both are equipped with a barbecue grill. Please bring your own firewood as there is none available on site. Waste garbage cans are available.
For a little refreshment in between, it's worth stopping at the Siebenschläfer-Beizli at the Aumühle campsite.
The book café is located near the starting point at the Matzingen weaving mill - about a 15-minute walk away. Balls for the course are also available there.
Children must be under the supervision of an accompanying adult. Apart from the usual attention and caution, the path and the ball tracks do not present any special challenges. Please do not conquer the tracks by climbing.
For school classes we offer every 10th ball free of charge. This offer only applies to purchases made at the Frauenfeld information point by prior arrangement. The offer does not apply to purchases from the ball vending machines and other points of sale.
Public toilets are available at the pump track (open in the summer months), Marktplatz (04.30-22.00) and at Frauenfeld railroad station.
