Schlittelbahn Ämpächli–Elm
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Schlittelbahn Ämpächli–Elm

Elm, ÄmpächliElm, Sportbahnen

Distance
3.0 km
Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
460 m
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
One way

01/ Overview

The route

Besides numerous pistes, the home of skiing star Vreni Schneider also offers a thrilling toboggan run amid the Elm mountainscape. Enjoy an action-packed descent with a view of the Tschingelhörner and the Martinloch.

The three-kilometre descent begins at Ämpächli, the highest point on the route at just under 1,500 m. The nearby Empächli stop is only a few steps from the start. Restaurant Älpli is located not far from the starting point, though not directly on the descent. Initially, the toboggan run crosses open terrain, steadily losing elevation. The Schabell lies nearby, while the slopes open out towards the valley.

Further down, the descent enters the forest. In total, it drops around 460 metres in elevation, with approximately 40 minutes allowed for the route. Between open slopes and trees, the course continues clearly downhill until the first houses of Elm come into view. After the final downhill stretch, the toboggan run ends at the cableways; the Elm (Talstation) stop is immediately beside the finish.

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.

    • Elm: Ämpächli - Ober Ämpächli

      From 4 May 2026 – Until 30 Nov 2026

      Infolge Bau- & Unterhaltsarbeiten sind aktuell folgende Strecken gesperrt: - Bergrestaurant Älpli bis Ober Ämpächli - Dunggelboden bis Hengstboden - Ober Ämpächli bis Rietmatthüttli - Pleus Doppelmast bis Steinböden (Bergstation) Bitte benützen sie die markierten Umleitungen

    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.

  • Sledding is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.

    How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: 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

Elm, Ämpächli · stop 23 m away

Outbound

Return

05/ Weather

Weather on the way

Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.

Weather

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06/ Trail & landscape

Trail & landscape

Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.

Trail Surface
On official trails
92%
Route length
3.2 km
Hiking trail
92%
Off official trails
8%
Land Cover
Meadows
79%
Forest
19%
Village
2%
Forest type
Broadleaf forest
14%
Conifer forest
6%
Mixed forest
4%

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

Snow height valley
0cm
Snow height mountain
0cm
Snowfall last 24h
None
Last 3 Days
None
Next 24h
None
Next 3 Days
None
Relative snow depth

Relative snow depth not available where long-term average is below 10cm.

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.

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