Hauptwiler Weiher – Horbacher Pond loop from Hauptwil

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Hauptwiler Weiher – Horbacher Pond loop from Hauptwil

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Hauptwiler Weiher – Horbacher Pond loop from Hauptwil

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12.6km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 5.93 km for 117 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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445 m

Historic Center of Hauptwil

Highlight • Historical Site

Old gate tower, fire department depot and castle, everything historically.

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649 m

Historic industrial village center

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The village center of Hauptwil is historic from old industrial times, also with many old residential buildings. Received the Wakker Prize in 1999. Is well documented on site on boards.

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802 m

Hauptwil Pond

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A beautifully situated idyllic pond, with a public bath in summer.

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1.18 km

Hauptwiler Weiher

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At Hauptwiler Weiher you will enjoy a peaceful and picturesque retreat in nature, ideal for those seeking tranquility. The area is a paradise for birdwatchers, as the pond attracts a …

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1.44 km

Büelhölzli

Forest

1.97 km

Horbacher Pond

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Created in the 15th century for fish farming, Hauptwil's five ponds are now an idyllic local recreation area and are protected. The Horbacher Weier is the middle of the five ponds.

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2.56 km

Horbacher Weiher

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With good visibility, you can see the Alpstein panorama.

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3.78 km

Horber Weier

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The Horber Weier is the easternmost of the five Hauptwiler Weier.

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5.99 km

Sitter Ferry

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The historic Sitter Ferry operates from April 1st to October 31st. A wonderful experience, crossing the river like in old times. Prices and information about operating hours: hof-gertau.ch

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9.51 km

Hasenbergweier

Lake

12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

4.12 km

1.70 km

986 m

576 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

2.76 km

1.81 km

1.54 km

1.09 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

14°C

6°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

February 20, 2023,Fünf hübsche Weiher von Hauptwil bis Wilen - schöne Rundwanderung von St.Pelagiberg aus

Nice little circular hike from St.Pelagiberg. First a few kilometers on the small road to Hauptwil, then on the really beautiful hiking trail along the five ponds to Wilen / Gottshaus. From there 80 meters down into the Sittertal. The Gertau restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Nevertheless, beautiful area on the Sitter! At the end, climb back up …

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August 30, 2023,🇨🇭 Hauptwil (5 Weiher) -St. Pelagiberg

Start of my round at the Damm car park in Hauptwil (free) at the pond of the same name, followed by Gwandw., Horbacher W., Rütiw. and Horber W. Pure idyll and nature reserve.
Through beautiful landscapes and on good paths I went down to the Sitter and to the Gertau estate including the Sitter ferry, which is stranded due to …

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