Winter

Content Tabs

Tab Navigation

Fun for all ages

Besides skiing and snowboarding there are also other winter acivites, which therefore is sledging for instance. Discover in the swiss montains various numbers of sledging slopes, who are based near by your favorite youth hostel.

Our top 10 sledging runs

Sledging is a highlight for young and old. Who doesn’t love it? Shoes laced up, gloves on and helmet on your head – you’re ready to go. Switzerland has a lot to offer when it comes to sledging, but which runs have that special something? We found out for you.

Our top 10 sledging runs

Bernese Oberland

  • Saxeten Sledging trail

    In the Saxettal valley lies Alp Nesslern, where the 3 km long sledging run leads to Saxeten.


    Route length:
    3km

    Difficulty level:
    easy

    More information

  • Niederhorn

    The Niederhorn cable car takes you up to just under 2,000 metres above sea level in comfort. Enjoy the half-hour rapid descent from the Niederhorn to Vorsass.

    Route length:
    3km

    Difficulty level:
    Medium

    More information

  • Foxrun Wegnernalp

    If you whiz down the slope very close to the famous Lauberhorn downhill run, you almost feel a bit like Didier Cuche or Carlo Janka.

    Route length:
    5 km

    Difficulty level:
    Medium

    More information

  • Brunni-Ristis

    The 2.5 kilometre long and sunny sledging run from Brunni to Ristis guarantees lots of fun and joie de vivre.

    Route length:
    2.5 km

    Difficulty level:
    Medium

    More information

Not only do we have inspiration for your sledging experience, you can also find the right accommodation here. Discover Engelberg, Grindelwald and Interlaken Youth Hostels.

Valais

  • Hornberger Run

    This easy sledging route is suitable for the whole family. A leisurely descent with long straights is the ideal route for children and sledging beginners.

    Route length:
    3.4 km

    Difficulty level:
    Easy

    More inofmration

  • Saanersloch Run

    The Saanersloch Run is a more challenging sledging run, the first part of which includes steep sections. The second part is rather easy to navigate.

    Route length:
    4.1 km

    Difficulty level:
    Easy

    More information

  • Horneggli Run

    It goes through fir forests and drifting snow. The sledging run crosses the Hornberg Run, so it’s possible to change your route.

    Route length:
    3.6 km

    Difficulty level:
    Medium

    More information

  • Rotenboden

    The Rotenboden-Riffelberg sledging run on the Gornergrat is not only the highest of its kind in the Alps, it is also one of the most beautiful, captivating with a fantastically beautiful mountain panorama.

    Route
    1.5 km

    Difficulty
    Easy

    More information

Not only do we have inspiration for your sledging experience, you can also find the right accommodation here. Discover Gstaad Saanenland, wellnessHostel4000 Saas-Fee and Zermatt Youth Hostels. 

Graubünden

  • Prui-Ftan

    The first, south-east facing section of the sledging run is fairly straight, shortly before the run then leads into the «God Schür» forest, where many smaller curves will put your technical skills to the test.

    Route length:
    3.5 km

    Difficulty level:
    Easy

    More information

  • Crasta Mora

    After a short 20-minute walk through a fairy-tale snowy larch forest, with views of the breathtaking Engadin high valley flashing through the trees, you sledge towards Bever.

    Route length:
    1 km

    Difficulty level:
    Easy

    More information

  • Lü-Tschierv

    The route starts directly at the post bus stop and is an easy ride on regular terrain through snowy forests, leading to Tschierv. Where the run leaves the forest, the panorama opens up to the opposite side of the valley and towards the east.

    Route length:
    4 km

    Difficulty level:
    Easy

    More information

  • Foppa-Flims

    The three kilometre long sledging run from Foppa to Flims is easily reached by chairlift. The descent starts below the restaurant at Berghaus Foppa.

    Route length
    3 km

    Difficulty
    Medium

    More information

  • Scharmoin-Canols

    The Scharmoin - Canols sledging run is around 3.8 km long and climbs an impressive 415 metres in altitude.

    Route length:
    3.8 km

    Difficulty level:
    Medium

    More Information

  • Tgantieni-Val Sporz

    The Tgantieni chairlift takes you to the sledging run, which brings you down to the Val Sporz valley station at high speed.

    Route length:
    1.5 km

    Difficulty level:
    Medium

    More information

Not only do we have inspiration for your sledging experience, you can also find the right accommodation here. Discover Davos, Pontresina, Scuol, St. Moritz, Trin, Valbella-Lenzerheide and wellnesshostel3000 Laax Youth Hostels.

YOUR NEXT ADEVENTURE STARTS HERE

Light ride in Lenzerheide: Action und Fun pur

Have you heard of the Light Ride? We wanted to know what it was all about and experienced an action-packed evening in Lenzerheide. Without revealing too much: Mario Kart can pack up and go home!
To the blog post

Explore Saanenland in winter and take some time out

The region is a true sledging paradise and trumps with many sledging routes and night sledging. Come on! On your sledge, get set, go!
To the blog post

Snowshoe hiking

The best hiking routes and regions at a glance. From scaling the summits to casual city strolls.

To snowshoe hiking