The path starts in Kreuzlingen. After leaving the town, you first pass the Bernrain Pilgrims' Chapel before the pilgrim path leads to the wetland near Bommen. Then it continues via Ellighausen and Lippoldswilen to the hamlet of Rueberbaum on the Ottenberg. Soon the stage destination Weinfelden is reached.
Now the hike at the hamlet of Holzhäusern joins the Via Jacobi. Via Affeltrangen, the path leads past Tobel to the Chapel of St. Margaretha. On the further way you reach Sirnach. Past the well-known Martinskapelle in Oberwangen, the pilgrim path leads to Fischingen Monastery.
Follow the following routes on the yellow hiking signage:
- Route 4, Via Jacobi: Kreuzlingen – Rueberbaum / hiking trail: Rueberbaum – Weinfelden
- Hiking trail: Weinfelden - Holzhäusern / Route 4, Via Jacobi: Holzhäusern - Fischingen
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Hiking trail with yellow signage. Often runs on wide paths but can also be narrow and uneven. Steep sections are overcome by steps. Apart from normal attention and caution, hiking trails do not present any special demands.Tips and suggestions
Further information about the holiday region Thurgau-Lake Constance as well as activities and experiences along the way can be found at: www.thurgau-bodensee.chRoadbook
Kreuzlingen, Bahnhof
Kreuzlingen, Bahnhof
Kreuzlingen, Bahnhof
Fischingen, Kloster
Fischingen, Grüner Baum
Bernrain
Hindere Rueberbomm
Maltbach
Schwaderloh
Aawil
Park Villa Sutter
Stocke
Türn
Wiezikon
Wis
Thurberg
Der alte Stadtweiher
"Alte Mühle"
Fussteg Akazienweg
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arrival by train to Kreuzlingen.
The starting point is located directly at the station.
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Directions
When arriving by car, leave the A7 highway at Kreuzlingen South.
Then follow the secondary road network to the starting point, Kreuzlingen station.
Parking
Several public paid parking areas are located in close proximity to the starting point.Coordinates
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Equipment
Wearing sturdy shoes with a good grip, weather-appropriate equipment, and topographic maps are recommended.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Weather at the starting point
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Pilgrims traveled from Germany via Konstanz-Amlikon-Fischingen to Einsiedeln, and finally to Rome or to Santiago de Compostela at the tomb of Saint ...
Pilgrims from Germany travelled via Konstanz-Amlikon-Fischingen to Einsiedeln, and finally to Rome or Santiago de Compostela to the grave of Saint ...

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