Hike from Steckborn to Stein am Rhein

Let's hike from Steckborn to Stein am Rhein! We'll partially follow the Via Rhenana (https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-60/stage-2). However, be aware that we'll make a detour to add some distance and height meters. Stein am Rhein is famous for its beautiful old town. And Sunday is the last day the Christmas Market is open (https://www.maerlistadt.ch/). So bring your Christmas cup along for the Glühwein!

MEETING:
Meeting point is in Zurich main station under the blue angel at 8.50 am. Be aware that I will join you in Winterthur. I'll meet you in the first coach of second class in direction of travel.

HIKE DATA (according to Swisstopo):

• Distance: 22.8 km
• Difference in altitude: 614 m up and 617 m down
• Estimated hiking time (without breaks): 6 hours
• Difficulty*: T2

WHAT TO BRING:

• Lunch
• Hiking shoes
• Cash
• Valid ticket(s) for public transport
• Christmas cup

HOW TO GET THERE:

• Departure from Zurich main station: 9.04 am (track 34, IC81 towards Romanshorn)
• Arrival in Frauenfeld: 9.42 am
• Departure from Frauenfeld: 9.45 am (bus nr. 826)
• Arrival in Steckborn, Bahnhof: 10.14 am

WAY BACK:
There are five connections per hour from Stein am Rhein to Zurich.

TELEGRAM GROUP (also for other hikes and hiking related topics):
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DISCLAIMER:
I’m not an official or professional guide and I don’t intend to create legal relations (except for the jurisdiction agreement and the choice of law mentionned below). You participate on your own authority and entirely at your own risk. You particularly need to assure adequate preparation, equipment and insurance cover and do everything as if you were going by yourself. I can’t be held responsible for anything that happens during my hikes and I don’t warrant the accuracy or completeness of the description above.
The authorities / courts of Zurich (Switzerland) are competent for any claim, cause of action or dispute related to that hike; the competence of any other authority / court worldwide is excluded. Swiss law applies to the exclusion of any other law.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms above and you explain to fulfill all the requirements needed to attend this hike.

* I indicate the highest level of difficulty I expect. This means that there might be easier segments. If you don’t know what the scale means, you’ll find more information here: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAC-Wanderskala