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Sledging runs from Basel by public transport

Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Basel by public transport. From family-friendly slopes to longer panoramic descents in the Alps, there’s something for every level of sledger.

The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Basel to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all sledging runs and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Schlittelplausch Wasserfallen

Minimum travel time: 59m to Wasserfallen

Sledging fun for big and small: the rapid ride through the Jura winter landscape from the Wasserfallen cableway mountain station to Reigoldswil takes around half an hour. It leads through the forest, over meadows and even through a tunnel full of icicles.

dist5 km
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desc420 m

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How to get to Schlittelplausch Wasserfallen

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Wasserfallen: 59m
IR27 (9m)
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70 (25m)
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2029 (8m)
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Weissenstein Süd-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 16m to Oberdorf SO

The mountain road on Mount Weissenstein, which is closed to vehicles in winter, is transformed into a toboggan run offering plenty of speed and turns.

dist5 km
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desc640 m

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How to get to Weissenstein Süd-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Oberdorf SO: 1h 16m
EC (25m)
IR55 (21m)
S21 (14m)
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Gurten-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 17m to Grünenboden

The route is closed for winter 2023/24. No need to look too far away – the Gurten has plenty to delight tobogganing fans. The descent down Bern’s local mountain is particularly appealing when the city disappears under a blanket of fog. Make sure you enjoy the view of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from the observation tower before you start.

dist1 km
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desc120 m

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How to get to Gurten-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Grünenboden: 1h 17m
EC (56m)
S3 (9m)
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2351 (2m)
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Zugerberg Run

Minimum travel time: 1h 36m to Zug Oberwil

Not far from the economic hustle and bustle, a toboggan run offers some laid-back fun for the whole family on Zug's local mountain. If there is enough snow, the thrilling ride on the Schlittelstrasse runs from the Zugerberg mountain station to the Schönegg valley station.

dist3 km
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desc360 m

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How to get to Zugerberg Run

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Zug Oberwil: 1h 36m
EC (53m)
IR70 (21m)
S2 (6m)
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Fräkmüntegg-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 37m to Krienseregg

The wide downhill slope of natural snow, at the foot of Lucerne’s local mountain, makes for a thrilling sled ride. With a variety of snow sports equipment, snow lovers can build up a head of steam. The slope leads over open terrain and then leisurely through the forest back to the middle station Krienseregg.

dist5 km
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desc420 m

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How to get to Fräkmüntegg-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Krienseregg: 1h 37m
IC21 (1h 1m)
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1 (10m)
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2516 (10m)
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Klewenalp-Emmetten-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 46m to Emmetten, Schöneck

First-rate tobogganing fun: the region's longest toboggan run can be reached on the longest aerial cableway in Central Switzerland – complete with lake view.

dist11 km
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desc900 m

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How to get to Klewenalp-Emmetten-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Emmetten, Schöneck: 1h 46m
IR26 (1h 1m)
IRLEX (14m)
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311 (23m)
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Schlittelpiste Gerschni–Engelberg

Minimum travel time: 1h 49m to Engelberg

Over 3 km of sledge fun at the bottom of Titlis: A historic sledge run awaits thrill seekers who enjoy whizzing down from Gerschnialp to Engelberg.

dist3 km
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desc260 m

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How to get to Schlittelpiste Gerschni–Engelberg

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Engelberg: 1h 49m
IR26 (1h 1m)
IRLEX (43m)
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Chälen-Schlittelbahn

Minimum travel time: 1h 52m to Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn)

The route is closed until further notice. Adrenalin, action and a breathtaking view over lake Lucerne: this is what the sledge run from the Chälen mountain station down to Stafel has to offer. Since the track can be very fast in the curves in icy conditions, it is aimed at experienced sledgers. <ul class="trail-attributes"> <li>📏 Distance: 3 km</li> <li>↘️ Descent: 440 m</li> </ul>

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How to get to Chälen-Schlittelbahn

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn): 1h 52m
IR26 (1h 1m)
IRLEX (14m)
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311 (19m)
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Ramslouene-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 2h 7m to Kiental, Schönegg

A winter highlight of the Kandertal. Great fun and the very best views on Kiental, Blüemlisalp and Lake Thun are guaranteed along the toboggan track from Ramslouene. After some gentle turns the track guides you into a forest with open spots.

dist4 km
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desc500 m

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How to get to Ramslouene-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Kiental, Schönegg: 2h 7m
IC61 (1h 34m)
RE1 (7m)
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220 (10m)
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Mostelberg-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 2h 12m to Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli)

This varied run crosses fields and zigzags through forests from the Mostelberg mountain station down to Sattel. Night sledging is available on Saturdays. The world's first revolving gondola takes guests to the starting point.

dist2 km
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desc400 m

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How to get to Mostelberg-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Basel SBB to Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli): 2h 12m
IR26 (1h 41m)
S31 (10m)
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