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Napoléon route

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  • Ermatingen, Wolfsberg Castle
    Ermatingen, Wolfsberg Castle
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    Passing magnificent castles and shady forest sections, you will repeatedly enjoy a beautiful view on the Napoléon route.
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    Distance 16.6 km
    4:10 h
    220 m
    220 m
    668 m
    400 m

    Along this scenic route there are still several visible historical witnesses of the Napoleonic family in Thurgau. The Napoleonturm, with over 200 steps and 36 meters tall, is part of it and offers a breathtaking panoramic view. As a finale, after arriving at Mannenbach Harbor, you can enjoy a boat trip back to Ermatingen or a destination of your choice.

    What exactly do these historical sites have to do with Napoleon?

    Castle and Napoleon Museum Arenenberg: Louis Napoleon, the later Emperor Napoleon III, lived here as a youth and young adult.

    Castle Salenstein: It belonged to Charles Parquin. He was the one who, together with Louis Napoleon, took charge of building the Napoleonturm.

    Sandegg Ruin: Only the foundations remain here since it burned down in 1833. Louise Cochelet, the chambermaid of Queen Hortense, bought Sandegg in 1817 for herself – until the castle came into Charles Parquin's ownership following his marriage.

    Castle Eugensberg: Named after its builder Eugène de Beauharnais, the brother of Queen Hortense and the step- and adoptive son of Napoleon I. He could only visit his residence twice briefly before he died in 1824 at the age of 42. The path does not pass this castle.

    Castle Wolfensberg: 200 years ago, it was a guesthouse of Arenenberg, run by Charles Parquin.

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    There is a fireplace at the forester's lodge, a good opportunity for a short break.
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    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Helgishausen, Rüüti, 668 m
    Lowest point
    Mannenbach, Train Station, 400 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 13.82%Dirt road 3.01%Forested/wild trail 72.34%Road 10.81%
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    2.3 km
    Dirt road
    500 m
    Forested/wild trail
    12 km
    Road
    1.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Napoleon Museum Arenenberg
    Seehotel Schiff

    Safety information

    Hiking trail with yellow markings. Often runs on wide paths, but can also be narrow and uneven. Steep sections are overcome by steps. Apart from ordinary attention and caution, hiking trails do not pose special demands.

    Tips and suggestions

    Further information about the route can be found at www.napoleonturm-hohenrain.ch

    Information about the holiday region Thurgau-Bodensee as well as activities and experiences along the way can be found at: www.thurgau-bodensee.ch

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    Ermatingen Train Station – Napoleonturm – Oberfruthwilen – Arenenberg – Mannenbach Harbor
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    Napoleonturm Hohenrain
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    Schloss Wolfsberg
    Schloss Salenstein
    Hotel Arenenberg
    Napoleon Museum Arenenberg
    Seehotel Schiff

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arrival by train to Ermatingen. The starting point is located directly at the train station.

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    Directions

    When arriving by car, leave the A7 motorway at Tägerwilen.

    Then follow the secondary road network to the starting point, Ermatingen train station.

    Parking

    Several public, paid parking spaces are located in the immediate vicinity of the starting point.

    Coordinates

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    2'730'013E 1'274'728N
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    47.610338, 9.167862
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    47°36'37.2"N 9°10'04.3"E
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    32T 512615 5273006
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    Wearing sturdy shoes with grippy soles, weather-appropriate equipment, and topographic maps is recommended.

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    Difficulty
    T1 difficult
    Overall difficulty
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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16.6 km
    Duration
    4:10 h
    Ascent
    220 m
    Descent
    220 m
    Highest point
    668 m
    Lowest point
    400 m
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