XC Ski Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Gantrisch-Königsloipe
Riffenmatt, Selital
- Distance
- 12.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 240 m
- Descent
- 240 m
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
The name is no accident: no cross-country ski run shows off the beauty of the Gantrisch region as impressively as the Königsloipe. The peaks and ridges of the Gantrisch Range are constant companions on the first half of the trail, with the majority of the return portion running through forest.
The circular trail starts in Riffenmatt in the Selital. The starting point is not directly served by public transport; the nearest stop, Rüschegg Schwarzenbühl, Kurhaus, is around 400 metres away. The trail initially leads through extensive forest. Near the Süftene shelter and barbecue site, short open stretches alternate with dense woodland. The route gradually climbs in the Schüpfeflue area.
After around four kilometres, it reaches its highest point at approximately 1,630 m. The Selibüelsattel lies slightly off the route, while the trail continues between forest and open pastures towards Wasserscheide. This marks roughly the halfway point of the twelve-kilometre circuit.
From Wasserscheide, the trail turns back towards the Selital. The profile remains gently undulating: short climbs are followed by equally short descents, with the pastures repeatedly opening up in between. Towards the end, the route enters the forest once more before returning to the starting point in Riffenmatt after just over three hours.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
Rüschegg: Wasserscheidi-Chaltweh
From 5 Oct 2026 – Until 30 Oct 2026
Infolge Forstarbeiten sind die Wanderwege im Gebiet Wasserscheidi-Chaltweh und Waserscheidi-Selibüel nicht begehbar. Der Gantrisch Panoramaweg ist offen und begehbar.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
Cross-country skiing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. Check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
