Sledding trails in South Tyrol

At the Family-Funpark at the Speikboden Ski Area, the adventure park for kids in the valley station, the little ones will have a lot of fun!

> a conveyor belt 120m long
> a conveyor belt 70m long
> a big castle in which there is a playground with slides, tunnels and much more
> slopes for sleds and bobs
> snowpark with easy elements (waves, curves, tunnels)
> and of course an easy ski slope for beginners

The two conveyor belts are with costs, all remaining elements of the park (castle, playground, runs for sleds and bobs) are free.
Prices for the conveyor belts:

15 € for adults
10 € for children under 16 years old (burn after the 1st December 2002)
Children under 8 years old (burn after the 1st December 2010) are free

It is possible to rent bobs (5 € for 2 hours).

The Zirog/Zirago toboggan run leads from the mountain hut Enzianhütte to the village Brennerbad/Terme di Brennero.

The Toboggan run (3 km) starting from the mountain station of the new funicular Resciesa in Ortisei offers a great experience for the whole family. As there is an intermediate station, it is possible to enjoy the run several times in row. Alternatively you can reach the Resciesa hut within a thirty minute walk starting from the mountain station. From there, you can sledge along the slope and you will connect then to the toboggan run.
All those who don't have a sledge can rent one at the valley station of the funicular.

The the toboggan run to the Brunst hut is especially interesting because of the appropriate length of 7 km. The natural track is perfectly groomed. You start by walking from the car park above the Lipper saw in Valdaora di Sopra over the prepared forest road towards Brunst hut.
You can rent at Sport Sagmeister  and rent and go.
The Brunst hut is not managed during winter time. The hut offers a little room where you can enjoy your break.

Rides down steep drops and around breathtaking curves in the Latemar forest are available all year round.

Length: 980 m
Total drop: 88 m
Description of the luge run: two steep slopes, one 360° loop, several steep curves
Maximum speed: 40 km/h

• Children under 5years may not use the coaster, even when accompanied by an adult.
• Children ages 5 through 8 have to be accompanied by an adult (over 18 years).
• Children ages 9 through 14 have to be accompanied by a person 14 years or older.

The natural toboggan run "Tonnerboden" is located in the quietest of our three valleys, the Jaufental/Val Giovo. Starting point is in Obertal/Val di Sopra. After a hike of about 10-15 minutes, the tobogganing can begin. A special tip is also the departure at night, as the toboggan run is illuminated every tuesday and thursday from 5p.m. until 9.30p.m.
For clubs or groups, the lighting can also be requested on other days.

In addition to the perfectly prepared race track, on which international competitions are also held, a recreational track is available to all hobby lugers, which is also illuminated.

The new 750 m long toboggan run Absam starts from the Epircher Laner hut and goes to the valley station of the Absam-Maierl lift.

Acent with the new combilift.

The toboggan run is located in the center of Lappach/Lappago and is 400 m long. The walking time is about 10 minutes. Attention: there is no toboggan rental.

The coasting slide from the alp hut Weizgruber to Selva dei Molini/Mühlwald is 3 km long. The alp hut is open every day, but an announcement by phone is advisable.

The starting point for the ascent is the village of Telfes/Telves. From Obertelfes/Telves di Sopra you can reach the sunny situated pasture Freundalm, which is open all year round, in approx. 1.5 hours on the tracked toboggan run. After a pleasant rest in the mountain hut, you can enjoy a fun downhill run with the toboggan, which can also be hired directly at the Freundalm. TIP: The toboggan run is illuminated in the evening!

The sled track at the Ratschings-Jaufen ski center is always in perfect condition for the joy of young and old alike! And what's nice about it is that tha cableway will take you right to the starting point! The sledging trail then starts immediately below the mountain station and proceeds right down to the valley (5 km).

Sledges can be hired at the valley station.

Sledging in the Upper Venosta Valley, has a long tradition especially in Watles and is one of the most popular recreational sports for families and enthusiasts. The 4km-long Watles natural tobogganing route of the winter sport area is one of the most beautiful runs in the South Tyrol, which can be reached by chairlift. Active holidaymakers can also reach it by foot in approximately 1.5 hours. There are several family-friendly resting places at the valley and mountain station.

Sledge rental directly at the mountain station of the chairlift

Tobogganing-fun for the whole family!

With a length of 4,5 km the well prepared natural track serpentines its way through snowy landscape of Weißenbach/Rio Bianco and leads to the Busegge Alm hut (tel. +39 327 1255754).

Difficulty: medium

Rental sledge: directly on the hut

The "Reinswalder Wiesn" toboggan run is an experience not to be missed. The run starts at 2,130, above sea level at the Pichlberg Alpine bar/restaurant and winds its way down past hillsides deep in snow to the welcoming Sunnolm restaurant (www.sunnolm.it) at the cable railway base station.

Tobogganing-fun for the whole family in Kasern/Casere at the sunny end of the valley - Short toboggan run with conveyor system "magic carpet" especially for kids, near the car park Kasern/Casere. Possible also Snowtubing! 

After a hike through the snowy spruce forest to the chapel of St. Wendelin, take your sled and enjoy the ride on our toboggan run in Ochsenberg. 

This sledge run, which leads from the Hofer Alpl to Ums, is suitable for all the family and offers masses of sledging fun on an easy slope.

Toboggan run near the hamlet Dosso/Egg on direction Penser Joch pass.

The Haunold sledging trail can be reached via the 4-seater Haunold chair lift in San Candido/Innichen. It starts right outside the Riese Haunold Hütte mountain hut, and after racing downhill for about 2 km you reach the valley station again.

Difficulty level:  DIFFICULT

The 5 km long Rotwand sledging trail in the Sexten Dolomites can be easily reached via the 6-person Rotwandwiesen cable car. The start is right beside the mountain station of the lift. From there, you go through woods and fields back down to the valley station.

Difficulty Level: DIFFICULT

The Rosskopf sledging track at Sterzing / Vipiteno is the longest floodlit and artificial snow covered tobbogan sledging track in Italy. It starts right by the Rosskopf cable car mountain station and runs for nearly 10 km round many twists and turns down to the valley station in Vipiteno/Sterzing where sledges can be hired.

Why not join a night-time sledging party on Friday evenings for a special experience on Sterzings local mountain. On these evenings the sledging trail is floodlit until midnight (cable car runs until 10 pm).

It is possible to ascend by cable car. Otherwise 1 hour on foot from Obereggen.

The Speikboden ski area is a place with great variety – above all else when it comes to what is available in the way of activities. It is not just skiing and snowboarding that are the order of the day, but also sledding, a winter sport with a huge fun factor that is very popular especially with families and children. In this ski area, there are two sled runs at once, one of which can boast the distinction of being the longest sled run in all South Tyrol-Südtirol. The starting point of both sled runs is located at the mountain terminal which can be reached without any problems with the Speikboden cable car.

With a length of 10 km (6.2 miles), sledders leisurely head down a very well-groomed sled run – which can even be covered with man-made snow, if necessary – all the way to Lutago-Luttach. The second sled run, which is just as wide with a total length of 8 km (5 miles) has the same starting point, but after a couple of miles it turns off toward Rio Bianco-Weißenbach. From either of the destinations, sledders can be picked up again by the ski bus or public bus and taken back to the valley terminal to head up again. 
Also particularly popular is the weekly Rodelgaudisledding party, a sledding event that is open to everyone.

The snow parksnow&fun tamarix in Selva dei Molini/Mühlwald South Tyrol: the ideal playground for a varied winter afternoon. Fun on snow for the whole family.

Two new conveyor belts pull up comfortably. The descent is racy: with skis, toboggans, racing trestles, slide discs, snowboard, tubing tyres ... Floodlights until ten - for all night ski fans.

Safety has right of way: helmets are compulsory. Little children only if accompanied.

For hire: tubing tyres, toboggans, slide discs, helmets.

From 25 pers. special opening hours on request

With a length of over 9 km, the RudiRun 9.0, one of the longest toboggan slopes in South Tyrol, offers the ultimate fun for the whole family. The purely natural toboggan slope starts near the mountain station of the Plose cable car and leads over 1,000 vertical meters to the valley station. New: the RudiRun 4.0 variant leads to the middle station of the Plose gondola lift. From there, the cable car takes you back to the start in comfort.

Rudi Run 9.0: 9.2 km, 1030 Hm, Ascent with the cable car.

RudiRun4.0: 4.0 km, 450 Hm, Ascent with the cable car.

The Allriss toboggan run is located in the Pflersch/Fleres valley and leads from the Allriss mountain hut down to the parking above St. Anton/S. Antonio. The low gradient is ideal for families with children.

Cool Runnings. Sleighing: a blast with family and friends.

Take the mountain cable car Corno del Renon from Tre Sentieri/Pemmern and in a few minutes, you will be at the entrance of one of the most loved sleigh slopes. Hop on your sleigh, hold on tight and off you go!

A sledging excursion on the well prepared natural sledging trail on the Rittner Horn. The sledging trail begins at the middle station of the Rittner Horn cable car and winds its way to the valley. Pause on the edge to admire the Schlern massif and the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is worth it!

The sledging trail ends right next to the Rittner Horn cable car valley station in Tre Sentieri/Pemmern. Head up once more by cable car to the start for another descent.

The 6.5 km sleigh run is an inviting temptation for exciting group descents through the snowy woods. The start of the sleigh run is just below the upper ski lift station running down to the valley station. For those in search of absolute winter tranquillity, there’s the trail leading to the Allriss mountain pasture amidst a pristine landscape in the Upper Isarco Valley.

ATTENTION: Be careful in the last section (1,000m) - icy track!

The Speikboden ski area is a place with great variety – above all else when it comes to what is available in the way of activities. It is not just skiing and snowboarding that are the order of the day, but also sledding, a winter sport with a huge fun factor that is very popular especially with families and children. In this ski area, there are two sled runs at once, one of which can boast the distinction of being the longest sled run in all South Tyrol-Südtirol. The starting point of both sled runs is located at the mountain terminal which can be reached without any problems with the Speikboden cable car.

With a length of 10 km (6.2 miles), sledders leisurely head down a very well-groomed sled run – which can even be covered with man-made snow, if necessary – all the way to Lutago-Luttach. The second sled run, which is just as wide with a total length of 8 km (5 miles) has the same starting point, but after a couple of miles it turns off toward Rio Bianco-Weißenbach. From either of the destinations, sledders can be picked up again by the ski bus or public bus and taken back to the valley terminal to head up again. 
Also particularly popular is the weekly Rodelgaudisledding party, a sledding event that is open to everyone.

Route to the famous Taistner Vorderalm

Starting point: mountain restaurant Mudler Hof in Taisten 1584 m
Distance: 3,5 km
Descent: back via the ascent route
Hiking time: 90 min
Level of difficulty: easy to moderate
Altitude difference: 420 m
Toboggan run: easy to moderate