Hohenweiler between hiking trails and local history

Three perspectives can help you plan a stay in Hohenweiler: local recreation trails, the Rohrach natural area and local history. There are cycling, walking and hiking trails in the area. Two routes described in more detail offer different experiences: the Nobelkamm hike and the Leiblachtal Route. The history of Mariastern-Gwiggen and St. George also offers distinct points of interest.

Hiking and routes

The Nobelkamm hike is a circular walk from Gwiggen Monastery in Hohenweiler through the forest, over bridges and along trails. The circular route and named starting point are useful details for your planning. If you want to include a specific hike in your stay, you can also take account of the route features described: forest, bridges and trails shape the route.

To reach the Nobelkamm hike, take the train to Lochau-Hörbranz station, then buses 121 or 126 to the Gwiggen stop. Check the current timetables before setting off so you can plan your connection for your travel day.

The Leiblachtal Route has a different starting point and endpoint: it runs from Bregenz along the lakeside promenades, the Pipeline and the Leiblach to Hohenweiler, ending at St. George’s Church. Unlike the circular hike from Gwiggen Monastery, this route focuses on its start in Bregenz, its named course and its endpoint in Hohenweiler. When weighing up the routes for your stay, you can start by considering these differences in route format.

Rohrach natural area

The Rohrach Nature Reserve has been located in Hohenweiler and Möggers since 1992 and covers 48.19 ha. It adds a distinct natural focus to the routes. For nature-focused planning, you can consider Rohrach as a separate topic alongside the specific tours. Its location in Hohenweiler and Möggers defines the reserve’s geographical setting, while the area of 48.19 ha gives you a concrete sense of its size.

Monastery and local history

Mariastern-Gwiggen Monastery traces its origins to three Cistercian convents: Kalchrain, Feldbach and Tänikon. They were founded in the 13th century in the Swiss canton of Thurgau. The monastery’s history thus reaches back to these three foundations and offers a different perspective on local history than looking at individual buildings.

The former castle building in Gwiggen, with the Loreto Chapel, dates back to the 17th century. A different stage of development took place at the old St. George’s Chapel: it was expanded into a parish church between 1481 and 1513. For a historical overview, you can distinguish the origins of Mariastern-Gwiggen, the history of the former castle building and the conversion of a chapel into a parish church.

The dates also refer to different events: the 13th century marks the foundations in Thurgau, the 17th century refers to the former castle building, and the years 1481 to 1513 mark the expansion of St. George’s Chapel. This lets you consider the monastery’s history, the history of the buildings and the development into a parish church as separate topics during your stay.

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