Hoch-Ybrig

Hoch-Ybrig
Hoch-Ybrig is a ski area in Central Switzerland in the canton of Schwyz, reached via the 3S cable car from the Weglosen valley station in Unteriberg or via the Laucheren chairlift in Oberiberg. The area offers perfectly groomed pistes, the NBC Snowpark at the Hesisbol 6-seater chairlift, the Audi Skicross Park at the Sternen 4-seater chairlift, and the Skisafari route to Illgau and the Mythenregion. Families find a children's land at the Roggen ski lift and a sprint run with conveyor belt at Seebli.

Families and Kids

Hoch-Ybrig offers a children's land at the Roggen ski lift in Oberiberg and a sprint run with conveyor belt at Seebli, both linked to the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Hoch-Ybrig. A family lounge for around 24 people is available at the mountain station of the 3S cable car Weglosen–Seebli, with the key available at the kiosk. A short 0.2 km tobogganing run at the Roggen ski lift is especially suited to families with small children.

Food and drinks

Hoch-Ybrig has numerous mountain restaurants and snack bars, from simple snacks and grilled specialities to pizza and fondue. Many restaurants have generous sun terraces with views, including the Bergrestaurant Sternen, Restaurant Bärghus, Restaurant Fuederegg, Restaurant Laucheren and Restaurant Spirstock, plus huts along the pistes such as Stäfel, Steigadä, Wildä Maa and Yeti-Hüttä. Snackbars are located at the valley stations of the 3S cable car and the Laucheren chairlift.
30.0 km7

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 12 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 10 km
  • Advanced slopes: 10 km
    • Number of snowparks: 1
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 62 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Opening hours for the marked downhill pistes could not be found on the website; only daily operating hours for the individual lifts are listed.

Admission fees

Day, afternoon and multi-day tickets are valid on all 12 lifts of Hoch-Ybrig and are non-transferable. Multi-day tickets from 2 days require a KeyCard (CHF 5), and SwissPass or KeyCards from other ski areas can be loaded. Family tickets are available for both parents accompanied by at least two paying children or youths aged 6 to 20, and the Hoch-Ybrig Plus season pass also covers 25 lifts in the wider region.
62 CHF
Adult admission
56 CHF
Learners and students from age 16 to 25 with valid photo ID, and seniors from age 60 with valid ID.
35 CHF
Children from age 6 to 16.
51 CHF
Both parents accompanied by at least two paying children or youths aged 6 to 20 receive the day ticket at reduced conditions.

Contact

Webpage
hoch-ybrig.ch
Email
info@hoch-ybrig.ch
Address
Waagtalstrasse 127, 8842 Unteriberg

Access

Nearby stops

  • Oberiberg (Talstation)0 meters walking distance
  • Hoch-Ybrig Seebli (Kl.Sternen)0 meters walking distance
  • Spirstock0 meters walking distance
  • Steinboden0 meters walking distance
  • Unteriberg Weglosen (Talst.)200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
1h 34m
Zug
1h 44m
Luzern
1h 56m
Olten
2h 16m
Bellinzona
2h 27m

FAQ

  • Is there a free ticket on your birthday?
    Yes, on your birthday you receive a free day pass on presentation of a valid identity card. The card is personal, non-transferable and valid only on the day of the birthday.
  • What is the Skisafari and how long does it take?
    The Skisafari is a roughly 14 km ski route with 1,450 m of elevation difference linking Illgau, the Mythenregion and Hoch-Ybrig. It is partly unprepared, has no final check in the evening and is closed outside lift operating hours; the whole tour takes about 3 hours.
  • Where can I park and how do I reach the ski area by public transport?
    Parking spaces are located directly next to the Weglosen valley station and are free for cable-car users, with parking at your own risk. Public transport feeders also stop in the immediate vicinity of the valley station.
  • Are there tobogganing runs at Hoch-Ybrig?
    Yes, there is a 2.5 km tobogganing run at the Laucheren chairlift in Oberiberg, with sled rental at the rental and service centre at the valley station, and a 0.2 km run at the Roggen ski lift that is especially suited to families with small children.
  • What is available for families with children?
    There is a children's land at the Roggen ski lift in Oberiberg and a sprint run with conveyor belt at Seebli, plus a family lounge for around 24 people at the mountain station of the 3S cable car Weglosen–Seebli, whose key can be obtained at the kiosk.
  • What is the Ziesel tour and when does it take place?
    The Ziesel tour is a roughly 40-minute ride on an electric tracked vehicle through the snowy Hoch-Ybrig landscape, preceded by a 20-minute introduction. Open days for individual guests and small groups run from January to March, and group experiences for 6 to 24 guests are also offered; advance registration with Impuls-Event is required.

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