Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Zurich by public transport. From family-friendly slopes to longer panoramic descents in the Alps, there’s something for every level of sledger.
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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.
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (26m) | |
| Zug (08:59) |
| Zug (09:07) | |
| S2 (4m) | |
| Zug Fridbach (09:11) |
One of the region’s longest toboggan runs: over five kilometres long, it alternates between rapid forest descents, bends and comfortable sections across meadows. Along the way, there are magnificent views of Lake Walen, the Churfirsten mountains and all the way to the Zurich Oberland.
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| Zürich HB (08:43) | |
| S25 (42m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:25) |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:28) | |
| S17 (6m) | |
| Mühlehorn (09:34) |
| Mühlehorn, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 511 (11m) | |
| Filzbach, Sportzentrum (09:48) |
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.
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| Zürich HB (08:32) | |
| IC1 (56m) | |
| Bern (09:28) |
| Bern, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 9 (9m) | |
| Wabern, Gurtenbahn (09:45) |
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.
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| Zürich HB (08:43) | |
| S25 (17m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:00) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 554 (19m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Talstation LBH (09:56) |
| Brunni SZ (Talstation Holzegg) (10:00) | |
| PB (5m) | |
| Holzegg (10:05) |
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.
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| Zürich HB (08:39) | |
| S15 (29m) | |
| Rüti ZH (09:08) |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof (09:30) | |
| 885 (28m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (09:58) |
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.
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (43m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:16) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (21m) | |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:42) |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:45) | |
| 507 (11m) | |
| Sattel, Talstation (09:56) |
Sledging fun and great views are guaranteed: on the sledging run at the north slope of Pizol sledging fans overlook the entire St. Gallen Rhine Valley up to Lake Constance.
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| Zürich HB (08:38) | |
| IC (54m) | |
| Sargans (09:32) |
| Sargans, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 429 (9m) | |
| Wangs, Pizolbahn (09:46) |
| Wangs Talstation Pizolbahnen (09:53) | |
| GB (14m) | |
| Furt (Bergstation) (10:07) |
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.
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (26m) | |
| Zug (08:59) |
| Zug (09:03) | |
| IR75 (22m) | |
| Luzern (09:25) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (09:31) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (09:42) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (09:53) | |
| 2516 (10m) | |
| Krienseregg (10:03) |
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.
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| Zürich HB (08:38) | |
| IC (54m) | |
| Sargans (09:32) |
| Sargans (09:35) | |
| IR13 (25m) | |
| Altstätten SG (10:00) |
| Altstätten SG, Bahnhof (10:04) | |
| 300 (6m) | |
| Altstätten SG, Stadt (10:10) |
On Prodalp at Flumserberg sledge riders can ride very fast. Nevertheless: for the panoramic view to the mighty summits of Churfirsten it is worth to break shortly.
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| Zürich HB (08:38) | |
| IC (54m) | |
| Sargans (09:32) |
| Sargans, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 441 (39m) | |
| Flumserberg, Tannenheim (10:15) |
