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.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Zurich 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.
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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| IR70 (21m) | |
| S2 (6m) | |
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.
6 km540 mTour published by:
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| S25 (42m) | |
| S17 (6m) | |
| 511 (10m) | |
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.
2 km400 mTour published by:
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| RE25 (40m) | |
| 507 (18m) | |
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.
2 km380 mTour published by:
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| S5 (29m) | |
| 885 (28m) | |
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.
4 km480 mTour published by:
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| IR46 (40m) | |
| 81 (25m) | |
The mountain road on Mount Weissenstein, which is closed to vehicles in winter, is transformed into a toboggan run offering plenty of speed and turns.
5 km640 mTour published by:
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| IR55 (56m) | |
| S21 (14m) | |
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.
4 km540 mTour published by:
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| S25 (17m) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| 554 (19m) | |
| PB (5m) | |
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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| IR70 (41m) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| 2516 (10m) | |
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.
3 km480 mTour published by:
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| IC (54m) | |
| 429 (9m) | |
| GB (14m) | |
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.
1 km120 mTour published by:
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| IC1 (56m) | |
| 9 (9m) | |
| 2351 (2m) | |
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