Kümmertshausen is a locality at an altitude of 481 metres in the canton of Thurgau and the district of Weinfelden. The farming village lies northwest of Amriswil, away from the main routes. There are various options for planning a hike: a 15.7-kilometre moderate route, a walk through the village and three circular routes with the same start and finish point.
Hiking with a Range of Route Profiles
The “Winterlicher Oberthurgau” hike is accessible year-round and rated moderate. It covers 15.7 kilometres, with a stated duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes. Starting from the lake, it passes through Güttingerwald and idyllic villages in the direction of Oberthurgau. Small ravines, meadow paths and paved sections are part of the route, which leads from village to village. The distance, duration and difficulty give you concrete figures for planning your day; breaks are additional. Sommeri, Kümmertshausen and Erlen are listed as possible exit points. If you plan to use one of these exits, check the current connections before you travel.
The “Madame Bluescht” hike passes through Kümmertshausen and Sommeri and ends in Amriswil. Yellow trail markers indicate the route, which often follows wide paths. In spring, you can enjoy blossoming fruit trees, lush meadows and greening forests along the hike. This offers a different perspective on choosing a tour compared with the distance, duration and difficulty details for “Winterlicher Oberthurgau”: here, the route through the villages, the markers and the spring scenery define the described features of the trail.
Three circular hiking routes start and end at the Kümmertshausen, Oberlöwenhaus railway platform. The tours therefore also differ in their route structure: on “Winterlicher Oberthurgau” you can use the listed exit points, “Madame Bluescht” ends in Amriswil, and the three circular routes return to their starting point. If you are choosing between an exit point, a fixed destination and returning to the start for your hiking day, this information can help with your planning.
Local History and Wellness
Kümmertshausen was mentioned in 774 as Chuniberteswilari and in 1245 as Cuonbrechsuser. Until 1798, the locality belonged to the Malefizgericht Sommeri; ecclesiastically, it was always associated with Sommeri and became Reformed. These historical references describe different aspects of the locality’s history. Its present-day political affiliation is a separate matter: since 1 January 1995, Kümmertshausen has belonged to the political municipality of Erlen.
For another travel highlight, the In Harmony wellness farm at Hauptstrasse 2, 8586 Kümmertshausen TG, offers spa and wellness services. If you would like to include wellness in your plans, check the current offerings before visiting, as they may change. This allows you to consider the hiking options and a wellness visit as separate parts of your stay, without assuming they are offered together.
For the broader travel overview: Erlen.
