Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Gruyères 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 Gruyères 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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Once you have taken the funicular up to Plan-Francey (1,520m), you can take full advantage of the joys of tobogganing in the Moléson ski area, in the heart of La Gruyère. With some pretty exciting turns, the toboggan run will take you through forests and bucolic pastures.
4 km
400 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:33) | |
| 263 (11m) | |
| Moléson-sur-Gruyères (08:44) |
| Moléson-sur-Gruyères (funi) (09:00) | |
| FUN (5m) | |
| Plan-Francey (09:05) |
The warm-up is brief and the pleasure of the descent is huge. The toboggan run that descends to Jaun features some vertiginous stretches and offers a magnificent view over the Gastlosen, the Bäderhorn, the Hochmatt, the plain leading to the village of Charmey and on to the Jura mountains.
6 km580 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (37m) | |
| Jaun, Dorf (09:20) |
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.
1 km120 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:32) | |
| S3 (9m) | |
| Wabern bei Bern (10:41) |
| Wabern (Gurtenbahn) (10:45) | |
| 2351 (2m) | |
| Grünenboden (10:47) |
The Horneggli Run goes from the Horneggli mountain station through fir forests to Schönried. At the beginning, the run is quite curvy and therefore not suited for beginners. It gives you a nice view towards the Rüeblihorn and Saanenland.
3 km540 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:44) | |
| 185 (1h 0m) | |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:44) |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:46) | |
| 183 (8m) | |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:54) |
| Gstaad (10:58) | |
| GPX (7m) | |
| Schönried (11:05) |
Many long straight stretches make the Hornberg Run an easy toboggan run. With only two somewhat challenging curves, it is perfect for families and beginners. The relaxing descent goes from the Hornberg to the chalet village Sannenmöser.
3 km540 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:44) | |
| 185 (1h 0m) | |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:44) |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:46) | |
| 183 (8m) | |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:54) |
| Gstaad (10:58) | |
| GPX (7m) | |
| Schönried (11:05) |
| Schönried (Talst. Horneggli) (11:10) | |
| 2388 (8m) | |
| Horneggli (11:18) |
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.
4 km500 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:39) | |
| RE1 (40m) | |
| Reichenbach im Kandertal (11:19) |
| Reichenbach i. K., Bahnhof (11:27) | |
| 220 (10m) | |
| Kiental, Schönegg (11:37) |
Enjoy a toboggan ride from Mt. Eggli to Gstaad. Your constant companion will be the amazing panoramic view that includes the Sanetsch and Spitzhorn.
5 km500 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:44) | |
| 185 (1h 0m) | |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:44) |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (11:27) | |
| 180 (15m) | |
| Grund b. Gstaad,Moosfangbrücke (11:42) |
Sledging fun for all age groups awaits on the Wiriehorn at the heart of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. Race down this pine-tree flanked run from the top station of the chairlift to the valley below.
5 km440 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:39) | |
| RE1 (45m) | |
| Oey-Diemtigen (11:24) |
| Oey-Diemtigen, Bahnhof (11:28) | |
| 250 (17m) | |
| Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn (11:45) |
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.
5 km640 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:35) | |
| RE5 (35m) | |
| Solothurn (11:10) |
| Solothurn (11:32) | |
| S21 (14m) | |
| Oberdorf SO (11:46) |
The sledge run Rossweid is a highlight in the Sörenberg winter sports area, especially for families with small children. At first, it is not that steep and promising. Then, it becomes faster and passes part of the ski slope through the unique biosphere area.
2 km300 mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:36) | |
| RE7 (52m) | |
| Schüpfheim (11:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (11:33) | |
| 241 (26m) | |
| Sörenberg, Platz (11:59) |
