Hiking hotels in Thurgau

From Lake Constance over the Seerücken to the Tannzapfenland: Thurgau offers ideal conditions for hiking enthusiasts. Many hiking routes can be perfectly combined with a boat or train trip, making the excursion an unforgettable adventure. If you want to arrive the day before or stay overnight after a day's hiking, you are sure to find the right hotel with direct access to the hiking trail network.

The design and lifestyle hotel is located directly on the golf course in Lipperswil. Peace, nature, views and maximum comfort guarantee a relaxing stay. The Napoleon Tower circular trail starts directly at the hotel. In addition to the historical background, the circular trail also offers a wonderful panoramic view of the Alps and Lake Constance. A highlight of the hike is, of course, the Napoleon Tower. It is worth taking the 200 steps up to the viewing platform. Once at the top, you are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view. Back at the hotel, you can recover from the hike in the spacious spa area and then indulge in culinary delights in the hotel's own restaurant.
Past and present merge at Fischingen Monastery. The Benedictine monastery is the only monastery in Thurgau still inhabited by monks. In addition to the Benedictine rooms, Fischingen Monastery also offers rooms for vacation guests. The region around Fischingen Monastery is a true paradise for hikers. The Thurgau Tannzapfenweg trail starts right on the doorstep. The route reveals a rather unusual face of Thurgau: rugged rock faces and gaping gorges. A stop should definitely be made at the highest point in Thurgau, the Groot.
The former Carthusian monastery has been authentically preserved and beautifully restored. The old monastery walls are home to the Mühle restaurant with garden restaurant, the Thurgau Art Museum, the Ittingen Museum, a farm with a market garden, vineyard and cheese dairy, a butcher's shop and a wood-fired bakery. Ittingen Charterhouse has 68 stylish, modern hotel rooms. Thanks to its location in a wonderful natural setting, surrounded by vineyards, fruit trees and the unspoilt Thur landscape, this place has a decelerating yet powerful effect. The Frauenfeld - Andelfingen section of the popular Thurgau Thurweg trail leads directly past the monastery.
In a unique location directly on the shores of Untersee, the former Feldbach monastery dates back to the 13th century. Today, guests enjoy the incomparable modern-historical ambience in the midst of rose gardens, extensive parkland and a marina. Directly opposite is the modern hotel building with 36 comfortable rooms. The Steckborn circular walk leads past the hotel. The route is considered one of the most beautiful on Lake Constance. In three hours and with gentle ups and downs, the trail opens up magnificent views over the Untersee region.
The Hotel Arenenberg in Salenstein is a royal place to stay. Right next door in Arenenberg Castle is the popular Napoleon Museum. It is the only German-language museum dedicated to Napoleonic history. Visitors can enjoy a unique view over Untersee. The Arenenberg is at the end of the Tour Napoléon. Once they reach their destination in Mannenbach, hikers can return to their starting point in Ermatingen by boat or train and start the route from there. The Untersee and Rhine cruise is one of the most beautiful river cruises in Europe. There are still various visible reminders of the Napoleonic family in Thurgau on this scenic hike. The Napoleon Tower, with over 200 steps and a height of 36 meters, is one of them and offers a breathtaking panoramic view.
The Landgasthof Seelust is situated among fruit trees, just a few steps from Lake Constance. The location is unique: rural and yet easily accessible. Regionality is a top priority in the restaurant. The kitchen team only uses products from the region; asparagus from Altnau, chicken from the Hinterthurgau or fruit and berries from the surrounding area are used to create original dishes, as are the freshly caught fish from Lake Constance. The all-round package makes a stay at the family-run hotel an unforgettable experience. The Beeriweg trail is right on the doorstep. The route takes hikers through Egnach, past all the typical features, hamlets, timber-framed houses, orchards and sights of the area.
The Hotel Seegarten in Arbon is a quietly situated, personally managed country hotel surrounded by greenery. It is surrounded by forests and flowering meadows. The restaurant offers market-fresh seasonal cuisine with local produce. There is a wonderful sun terrace on the grounds. The Thurgau circular hiking trail leads past the hotel. Hikers can choose the length of the route to suit their mood. A comfortable train ride takes you back to the starting point.
The Seehotel Schiff in Mannenbach is located directly on the beautiful Untersee. The Seehotel is an ideal starting point for many excursions on land and water, such as a hike on the Wunderland Seerücken route. The hike offers breathtaking views across Lake Constance to the Alpstein. Back at the Seehotel Schiff, you can end the day in the restaurant or on the terrace with plenty of ambience, wonderful culinary delights and a fantastic view of Untersee.

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