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Sledging runs from Lugano by public transport

Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Lugano 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 Lugano 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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Schlittelbahn Splügen

Minimum travel time: 1h 40m to Splügen, Bergbahnen

A comfortable gondola ride takes you to the start near the midway station. At this lofty height, let your gaze wander over the Rheinwald massif and Splügen village – and then, off we go: the toboggan track twists and turns through the forest at first, and then along the edge of the ski run back to the valley station.

dist2 km
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desc280 m

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How to get to Schlittelbahn Splügen

Fastest connection from Lugano to Splügen, Bergbahnen: 1h 40m
EC (16m)
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171 (1h 14m)
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Mostelberg-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 40m 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 Lugano to Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli): 1h 40m
EC (1h 9m)
VAE (13m)
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609 (6m)
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Zugerberg Run

Minimum travel time: 1h 41m 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 Lugano to Zug Oberwil: 1h 41m
EC (1h 9m)
IR46 (15m)
S2 (6m)
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Klewenalp-Emmetten-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 48m 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 Lugano to Emmetten, Schöneck: 1h 48m
IC2 (48m)
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310 (19m)
311 (4m)
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Chälen-Schlittelbahn

Minimum travel time: 1h 50m 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 Lugano to Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn): 1h 50m
IC2 (48m)
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310 (19m)
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Kulm-Klösterli-Schlittelbahn

Minimum travel time: 1h 50m to Rigi Klösterli

Stunning views await on the summit of the Rigi. The impressive sea of fog that often appears in autumn and winter lies at the feet of winter sports enthusiasts on the “queen of mountains”. This relatively steep toboggan run promises a fast and thrilling ride.

dist4 km
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desc480 m

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How to get to Kulm-Klösterli-Schlittelbahn

Fastest connection from Lugano to Rigi Klösterli: 1h 50m
IC2 (1h 12m)
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81 (25m)
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Nätschen Run

Minimum travel time: 1h 52m to Andermatt (Gondelbahn Gütsch)

Zoom down the sunny slopes on your toboggan at Andermatt as you enjoy the view over the romantic Ursern Valley – in the winter months, the adrenaline flows freely on the snow-covered and scenic Oberalp Pass road.

dist5 km
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desc460 m

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How to get to Nätschen Run

Fastest connection from Lugano to Andermatt (Gondelbahn Gütsch): 1h 52m
IC2 (48m)
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410 (40m)
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Rotenflue-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 2h 8m to Rotenflue (Mythenregion)

Racy sledging fun at the foot of the Grosser Mythen: the run leads from the top station of the Rotenflue cable car to the middle station Rätigs. A steep section in the beginning and a curvy one through the forest make the run interesting. And there’s always enough time to marvel at the pre-alpine panorama.

dist4 km
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desc540 m

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How to get to Rotenflue-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Lugano to Rotenflue (Mythenregion): 2h 8m
EC (1h 9m)
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501 (13m)
503 (12m)
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2569 (15m)
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Fräkmüntegg-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 2h 16m 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 Lugano to Krienseregg: 2h 16m
EC (1h 39m)
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1 (11m)
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2516 (10m)
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Laucheren-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 2h 27m to Oberiberg, Laburg

Sledging fans of all ages get their money's worth on the machine-groomed Laucheren toboggan run. They'll need to adapt their technique constantly to cope with the alternating steep and flat passages. On the leisurely sections, they can enjoy a wonderful view of Oberiberg.

dist3 km
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desc400 m

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How to get to Laucheren-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Lugano to Oberiberg, Laburg: 2h 27m
EC (1h 12m)
IR26 (7m)
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505 (44m)
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