Path of Succession – Benches with imperial views

The Thurgau Throne Trail on Untersee is just the thing for a leisurely hike with fantastic views. Along the trail, more than ten creative and unusual thrones invite you to linger, rest and relax. Here it's time to take a seat, unwind and forget about everyday life.

On royal paths
The Untersee and Rhine region is one of the most beautiful and historic landscapes in Europe. Emperors, popes, princes and abbots have left their mark on this region. The hiking route from Gottlieben to Diessenhofen is therefore peppered with monuments and contemporary witnesses from this era. The majestic views that open up again and again explain why these are royal paths. These are enough reasons to discover this region and its most beautiful spots.
Walkers conquer the throne
Along the Throne Trail, mere mortals will now also find a good dozen specially created seating areas at the most important vantage points. It's a good thing that the tour is around 45 km long - enough time to enjoy it to the full! The route with the best views is well signposted and, with a few exceptions, is always on the Thurgau hiking trail network. Relaxed conquerors of the throne allow 12 hours to complete the royal paths. Fortunately, the individual stages can be completed on different days.

"The Untersee and Rhine region is one of the most beautiful and historic landscapes in Europe."

The thrones at a glance

"It's a good thing that the tour is around 45 km long - enough time to fully enjoy the royal view!"

Photos are nice, postcards are nicer. Inspire another Wandervogel by sending your favorite picture from the Throne Trail as a postcard. Now that's a royal affair. Take a photo, add a text, specify the desired recipient and send the order.

Put on your hiking boots & off you go

  • Multi-day hike
  • 12 creative and unusual seating options
  • Send a personalized postcard

The locations of the benches

The most beautiful photos

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Accommodation on the route

Restaurants on the route

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