Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Melchsee-Frutt 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 Melchsee-Frutt 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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A fun experience which is fortunately not over too quickly: the sledge run from Melchsee-Frutt to Stöckalp is eight kilometres in length – the longest in Central Switzerland. On the old mule tracks from back then this run gehts over an altitude difference of almost 1000 metres.
8 km
860 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
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.
11 km900 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (24m) | |
| Kerns, Post (10:04) |
| Kerns, Post (10:05) | |
| 312 (20m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:25) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:27) | |
| 311 (23m) | |
| Emmetten, Schöneck (10:50) |
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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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (24m) | |
| Kerns, Post (10:04) |
| Kerns, Post (10:05) | |
| 312 (20m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:25) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:27) | |
| 311 (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (10:46) |
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.
5 km420 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (31m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (10:11) |
| Sarnen (10:19) | |
| S5 (21m) | |
| Kriens Mattenhof (10:40) |
| Kriens, Mattenhof (10:50) | |
| 16 (6m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (10:56) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (11:07) | |
| 2516 (10m) | |
| Krienseregg (11:17) |
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.
3 km260 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (24m) | |
| Kerns, Post (10:04) |
| Kerns, Post (10:05) | |
| 312 (20m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:25) |
| Stans (10:54) | |
| IRLEX (27m) | |
| Engelberg (11:21) |
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.
3 km360 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (31m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (10:11) |
| Sarnen (10:19) | |
| S5 (27m) | |
| Luzern (10:46) |
| Luzern (10:51) | |
| S1 (30m) | |
| Zug (11:21) |
| Zug (11:37) | |
| S2 (6m) | |
| Zug Oberwil (11:43) |
The Obwalden skiing area Mörlialp offers a superb view of Lake Sarnen. The short sledge run with bends and wooded sections is especially designed for families.
1 km200 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (31m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (10:11) |
| Sarnen (10:24) | |
| LIX (11m) | |
| Giswil (10:35) |
| Giswil, Bahnhof (11:25) | |
| 363 (20m) | |
| Mörlialp (11:45) |
With a view over the mountainous landscape of Haslital, this sledge run offers an experience for the whole family. Passing forests of spruce trees, the track runs from Mägisalp to Bidmi.
4 km280 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (31m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (10:11) |
| Sarnen (10:24) | |
| LIX (39m) | |
| Brünig-Hasliberg (11:03) |
| Brünig-Hasliberg, Bahnhof (11:08) | |
| 158 (24m) | |
| Hasliberg Reuti, Gondelbahn (11:32) |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) (11:34) | |
| 2481 (12m) | |
| Mägisalp (11:46) |
Sledging on the sunny side of Engelberg – the Brunni slopes with gorgeous views of the Titlis are the perfect place to sledge under the sun.
2 km260 mTour published by:
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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (24m) | |
| Kerns, Post (10:04) |
| Kerns, Post (10:05) | |
| 312 (20m) | |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:25) |
| Stans (10:54) | |
| IRLEX (27m) | |
| Engelberg (11:21) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (11:27) | |
| 300 (5m) | |
| Engelberg, Brunnibahn (11:32) |
| Engelberg (Brunni-Bahnen) (11:40) | |
| 2530 (6m) | |
| Ristis (Brunni-Bahnen) (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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| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (08:30) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (08:50) |
| Stöckalp (09:40) | |
| 343 (31m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (10:11) |
| Sarnen (10:19) | |
| S5 (27m) | |
| Luzern (10:46) |
| Luzern (10:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (11:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (11:33) | |
| 241 (26m) | |
| Sörenberg, Platz (11:59) |
