From Embrach to Uesslingen-Buch

Markings: no specific markings. Yellow directional sign with a pedestrian

(S) From your bivouac site, head to the footbridge over the Töss. At the signpost, follow the direction of Neftenbach along Tössrietstrasse, keeping to the right of the river and heading south-east. At the bridge, cross Dättlikonerstrasse carefully , then continue along the Töss to the dam at the Pfungen power station.

(1) About 50 m after the dam, near a transformer, turn left onto Talgutweg, which climbs steeply (steps). Pass the ruins of Wartburg (site of Wart Castle) and continue climbing to the signpost at the intersection with Wartgutstrasse.

(2) Continue right on Wartgutstrasse towards the north-east. At the intersection, follow the road slightly downhill towards the north-east and continue to Wart Castle.

(3) Continue north-east until you reach the signpost at the intersection.

(4) First turn left then right following the direction of Neftenbach on the road lined with vineyards. At the signpost, turn left to climb up into the vineyard. Continue to the intersection in front of the Testaurant Museum Bistro.

(5) Turn right onto Bruppachstrasse, which descends gently through the hillside towards the south-east. Pass the Weingut Nadine Saxer winery and continue to the end of the street, at the intersection with Rosackerstrasse.

(6) Turn right (south-east), then take the left fork to join Chämiweg in the town of Neftenbach.

(7) Turn right to go down Chämiweg, cross the bridge on Umfahrungsstrasse, then at the bottom of the road, turn right to arrive in front of a wash house.

(8) Turn left onto Wartgutstrasse, then turn right at the signpost on the lamppost to reach a car park on the edge of Wartgutstrasse.

(9) Cross the car park and Wartgutstrasse and walk along the Näfbach (stream) on your right. At the end of the path, climb the stairs, cross Schaffhausenstrasse carefully and you will arrive at the signpost opposite Adrian Stahel's locksmith's shop.

(10) Head towards Riet and walk north-east to the footbridge over the Näfbach.

(11) Cross the footbridge, turn left along the Näfbach, pass the Badi Neftenbach swimming pool and a sports complex. At the end of the path, turn right onto Rietstrasse.

(12) Cross this street carefully and continue straight ahead on Seuzachstrasse. You will come to a stone sculptor's sign in the hamlet of Riet. Turn left, then cross the pedestrian crossing carefully in front of a signpost.

(13) Head north-east towards Seuzach on the footpath/cycle path along Seuzachstrasse. Cross Radhofstrasse carefully and continue straight ahead on the footpath. Walk to the safety barrier on Seuzachstrasse.

(14) Without crossing the barrier and remaining vigilant, turn right to pass over the entrance to the E41 tunnel and under a high-voltage power line. Then turn right quickly onto the path that descends southwards, following the E41 on your right. Pass under another high-voltage power line, then under an access ramp, before arriving at a signpost.

(15) Turn left towards Seuzach and, following the Chrebsbach stream, continue south-east to the railway bridge.

(16) Pass under the bridge and continue straight ahead until you reach a chalet located under a high-voltage power line.

(17) Ignore the side road and continue straight ahead, still following the Chrebsbach stream, until you reach the junction with the Seuzach-Zurich road.

(18) Cross this road carefully and continue straight ahead on the gravel path. At the signpost near a small bridge, follow the direction of Seuzach and continue to the next bridge.

(19) Follow the stream, pass the allotments and arrive in Seuzach on Winterthurerstrasse, opposite a bank. (You can stock up on supplies at a Migros shop to the right of the bank.)

(20) Carefully cross Winterthurerstrasse, then take the cycle path to the left of the bank towards Reutlingen. Follow the Chrebsbach stream, cross Birchstrasse and continue to the junction with Bachwiesenstrasse.

(21) Turn left onto Stadlerstrasse, then right and left, and continue north-east to Seuzach station.

(22) Turn left and, after the pizzeria, carefully cross Stationsstrasse to take the tunnel that leads you to the other side of the tracks. Then turn right, then left after the bicycle parking area, and continue northeast on Brandbühlweg, following the directional signs. Be careful when crossing the street and continue northeast until you reach Brandholz Forest.

(23) Turn right, then left at the intersection to walk along the woods on your left until you reach the signpost at the crossroads.

(24) Head east-northeast towards Mörsburg, walking along the woods and following the signposts. Ignore the side paths and continue towards Mörsburg until you reach the car park at the Gusslihaus village hall.

(25) Go around the hall on the left and continue along the stony path towards the south-east until you reach the crossroads at Glussy (elevation 506).

(26) Turn left (northeast) onto Ritzenstrasse. At the three-way junction, follow the middle path that zigzags along the edge of the woods, then continue northeast between woods and farmland until you reach a signpost on Flochenstrasse. Turn left towards the north-west. Ignore the intersections and stay on this small road until you reach a signpost on Mörsburgstrasse (elevation 530).

(27) Take the small grassy path opposite, then at the three-way junction, quickly turn right towards the south-east. Pass a barbecue area, then join the car park of the Gasthaus Schlosshalde restaurant and the Schloss Mörsburg museum. Cross between these two buildings and continue to the signpost at the intersection with Mörsburgstrasse.

(28) Turn left towards Sulz/Rinckenbach. Cross the hamlet of Mörsburg, then turn left (north-west) onto the wide gravel path at the fork at the end of the hamlet. Follow the directional signs, turn right, then left into the fields. Continue along the edge of the woods until you reach a fork. Turn right (south-east) and continue to the Mörsburggeistli farm (wash house).

(29) Turn left to walk alongside the farm, then at the fork, turn right to continue north-east on the path closed to motor vehicles. Follow this path past small ponds until you reach the Riedmühle restaurant.

(30) At the signpost, head towards Rickenbach, cross the Riedmühlestrasse with caution and continue to the edge of the Isenbachloo woods.

(31) Turn right (east) to cross the woods, then exit onto a country lane that passes by a small pond. Continue on to the Rickenbach fire station.

(32) Pass the fire station on your right, then continue along the path beside the Schwarzbach stream. At the junction with Hauptstrasse, turn left to cross the stream, then turn left past Rickenbach church. Then turn right onto Grüterstrasse and, in front of the wash house, continue straight ahead north-east onto Büelstrasse. Continue to the signpost at the crossroads.

(33) Turn left (north-northeast) towards Altikon/Stein Am Rhein. Pass two wash houses, then turn right at the fork in front of a farm. Continue north-east on Holzgasse, following the signs for Herten. At the fork at the edge of the woods, continue straight ahead towards UnterHerten/Stein am Rhein. Follow the edge of the Oberhelz woods on Hertenstrasse until you reach a fork.

(34) Turn left (north-west) to cross the woods, following Hertenstrasse. Continue to a clearing in a left-hand bend.

(35) Leave Hertenstrasse by turning right (north-east), cross the clearing and continue through the woods to the small tarmac road south-west of the hamlet of Oberherten. Turn right to cross the hamlet, then continue north-east to the stop sign at the intersection with Thurtalstrasse.

(36) Keep right towards Feldi/Stein am Rhein, then turn left in front of the Wiesmann garage. Pass a fountain, then after a right-left turn, continue north-west. Follow the directional signs which, via a country road, lead you to a gravel path heading north-west. Follow the signs and stay on this path until you reach Feldistrasse at the entrance to the hamlet of Feldi.

(37) Turn left and then quickly, at the signpost, turn right towards Uesslingen. Cross the hamlet of Feldi and head north-east across the fields to the footbridge over the Thur.

Signposting: Signposts with the number 24 on a green background (Thurweg). Yellow directional signs with a pedestrian symbol

(38) Turn right before the bridge and continue south-east along the river on your left. Continue to the Ellikon Bridge over the Thur.

(39) Turn left to cross the bridge and enter the village of Uesslingen (E). Continue to the supermarket (where you can stock up on supplies) and turn left twice to find a secluded spot for camping on the meadow by the river.

Remember to bring Swiss francs with you, as bank cards are not always accepted!
Provisions can be purchased in Seuzach (19) and Uesslingen (E) in a supermarket at the entrance to the village.
No campsites, look for a place to camp at the entrance to the village.

This route was completed by the author on 04/09/2025

(1) Pfungen Power Station dam.
Between (1) and (2) Ruins of Wartburg Castle.
(3) Wart Castle: built by Baron Max von Sulzer-Wart in 1888-1890. Modelled on Neuschwanstein Castle, Wart Castle and the adjacent vineyards are now the showcase of the municipality of Neftenbach.
(38) to (39) The River Thur and the village of Uesslingen.