Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Winterthur 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 Winterthur 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.
Much more on ovunta.com/en/map
The longest tobogganing run in Eastern Switzerland – from the summit of Kronberg to Jakobsbad. As you ride along the ridge and across meadows and pastures, the imposing north face of the Säntis range is always in view.
7km
800mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad (09:48) |
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.
3km360mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (24m) | |
| Zug (09:29) |
| Zug (09:37) | |
| S2 (4m) | |
| Zug Fridbach (09:41) |
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.
2km400mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (10m) | |
| Sattel (10:04) |
The rack railway of Appenzeller Bahnen takes the sledge riders up to Stoss, the local mountain of Altstätten. The ride on the old pass road leads rapidly along the railway back into the valley: through forests, past the old customs building and always with a view into the Rhine Valley.
4km480mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (1h 21m) | |
| Altstätten SG (09:59) |
| Altstätten SG, Bahnhof (10:04) | |
| 331 (3m) | |
| Altstätten SG, Rathaus (10:07) |
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.
1km120mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (1h 27m) | |
| Bern (09:58) |
| Bern, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 9 (9m) | |
| Wabern, Gurtenbahn (10:15) |
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.
4km480mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (25m) | |
| Rigi Klösterli (10:20) |
Magnificent views across Lake Zurich and the Ricken all the way to Pilatus await Tobogganists at Atzmännig. This should be enjoyed first – because the downhill ride gets quite twisty, leading through forests, across meadows and over a few rollers.
2km380mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:39) | |
| S11 (22m) | |
| Zürich Hardbrücke (09:01) |
| Zürich Hardbrücke (09:04) | |
| S15 (34m) | |
| Rüti ZH (09:38) |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof (09:45) | |
| 631 (13m) | |
| Eschenbach SG, Dorftreff (09:58) |
| Eschenbach SG, Dorftreff (10:08) | |
| 630 (22m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (10:30) |
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.
5km420mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:10) | |
| IR70 (41m) | |
| Luzern (09:51) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (10:01) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (10:12) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (10:23) | |
| 2516 (10m) | |
| Krienseregg (10:33) |
Dynamic sledging fun through the natural landscape on the foothills of Chäserrugg. During the ride over meadows, through woods and curves always in view: the panorama of Alpstein.
6km780mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (17m) | |
| Wil SG (08:55) |
| Wil SG (09:02) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:24) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (36m) | |
| Unterwasser, Wäldli (10:42) |
Before making this descent, you have to earn it – but you are amply rewarded. At the end of the uphill trek is an attractive and cosy mountain inn. The views towards the Alpstein are magnificent and the sled run through the gently rolling landscape offers an ideal mix of leisurely and fast-paced fun.
2km360mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (44m) | |
| Weissbad (10:35) |
| Weissbad, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 192 (7m) | |
| Brülisau, Kastenbahn (10:44) |
