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Sledging runs from Sarnen by public transport

Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Sarnen 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 Sarnen 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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Schlittelweg Melchsee-Frutt

Minimum travel time: 28m to Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation)

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.

dist8 km
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desc860 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Melchsee-Frutt

Fastest connection from Sarnen to Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation): 28m
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343 (25m)
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Mörlialp Run

Minimum travel time: 46m to Mörlialp

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.

dist1 km
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desc200 m

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How to get to Mörlialp Run

Fastest connection from Sarnen to Mörlialp: 46m
S5 (12m)
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362 (30m)
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Klewenalp-Emmetten-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 52m 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 Sarnen to Emmetten, Schöneck: 52m
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311 (23m)
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Fräkmüntegg-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 58m 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 Sarnen to Krienseregg: 58m
S5 (21m)
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Chälen-Schlittelbahn

Minimum travel time: 58m 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 Sarnen to Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn): 58m
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Zugerberg Run

Minimum travel time: 1h 8m 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 Sarnen to Zug Oberwil: 1h 8m
LIX (20m)
IR70 (19m)
S2 (6m)
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Schlittelpiste Gerschni–Engelberg

Minimum travel time: 1h 18m 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 Sarnen to Engelberg: 1h 18m
LIX (20m)
IRLEX (43m)
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Mägisalp–Bidmi Run

Minimum travel time: 1h 20m to Mägisalp

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.

dist4 km
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desc280 m

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How to get to Mägisalp–Bidmi Run

Fastest connection from Sarnen to Mägisalp: 1h 20m
LIX (39m)
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158 (24m)
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Schlittelweg Rossweid

Minimum travel time: 1h 40m to Sörenberg, Platz

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.

dist2 km
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desc300 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Rossweid

Fastest connection from Sarnen to Sörenberg, Platz: 1h 40m
S5 (27m)
RE7 (31m)
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241 (26m)
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Mostelberg-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 41m 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 Sarnen to Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli): 1h 41m
LIX (20m)
S3 (32m)
S31 (10m)
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