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7 km Rodelbahn Hochwurzen - hinauf mit der Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen
Photo: Gerhard Pilz, Herbert Raffalt

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The natural toboggan run Hochwurzen is one of the longest sled runs in the Alps and is open during the day and at night!

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moderate

Distance 7 km

0:30 h

0 m

718 m

1,850 m

1,126 m

On top of 123 kilometers of ski slopes, Schladming's 4 mountain ski area also offers one of the longest toboggan runs in the Alps. The almost 7 km long toboggan run is open daily during cable-car operating times and also in the evening (you can find the opening hours for the evening operation here). The Hochwurzen toboggan run is among the most attractive and well-groomed runs in Austria.

The Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen cable-car takes tobogganists up to the summit of Hochwurzen. From there the sled run takes you back to the valley terminal of the cable-car - so multiple runs are easily possible. Stopping off for food is part of it – and you won’t miss out on Hochwurzen. The lodges are well distributed between the starting and finishing points of the sled run and offer enough space even for large groups! On top of that, you enjoy a great view to the Dachstein massif from Hochwurzen summit.

Author’s recommendation

The run is also open in the evening. The Planai night bus is the easiest way to reach the cable-car and toboggan run and go back to Schladming.

Author

Gerhard Pilz

Update: April 25, 2023

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Highest point

Hochwurzen summit, 1,850 m

Lowest point

Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen valley terminal, 1,126 m

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Safety information

Tobogganing - as a hobby - is not a difficult sport. However, a minimum level of stamina and flexibility is required. Do not sled beyond your means, be careful at blind bends of the track and especially take care in the evening! Also, please DO NOT use the ski slopes for tobogganing!

In an emergency please call:

140 - for Alpine emergencies (all over Austria)
112 - European GSM emergency number

Tips and hints

Refreshment stops

Hochwurzenhütte: +43 (0)3687 61177, www.hochwurzen.at
Hochwurzenalm: +43 (0)3687 61666, www.hochwurzen.at
Seiterhütte: +43 (0)3687 61615, www.seiterhuette.at
Tauernalm: +43 (0)3687 61672, www.tauernalm.com
Alter Stadl: +43 (0)3687 61444, www.familienhotel-austria.at
Hoo-Ruck Alm: +43 676 96 41 337, www.hoo-ruck.at (located at the valley terminal of Hochwurzen II chair-lift. It is only possible to go there during the day as there is no illumination, cable-car or toboggan rental there in the evening!)

Further interesting links

Information about alternative winter sports: www.schladming-dachstein.at/winter-glint
Information about bus schedules: www.planaibus.at
Information about cable-car hours: www.planai.at

Start

Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen mountain terminal (1,841 m)

Coordinates:

47.360390, 13.639365

DMS

47°21'37.4"N 13°38'21.7"E

UTM

33T 397255 5246111

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Destination

Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen valley terminal

Turn-by-turn directions

The toboggan run starts at Hochwurzenhütte chalet and runs down along the Hochwurzenstraße road (in winter closed for the toboggan run) to the valley terminal of the Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen cable-car.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

With the Planai buses from Schladming to Rohrmoos and Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen cable-car.

Bus schedule at www.planaibus.at

In the evenings the "Nightline" (until 1 am) runs between Schladming and the Hochwurzen cable-car. ATTENTION: a skipass valid during the day, is NOT valid for the use of buses in the evening!

By road

From Schladming into the direction of Rohrmoos, at the roundabout Rohrmoos straight ahead to the Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen cable-car.

Parking

Parking is available at the Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen cable-car.

Coordinates

47.360390, 13.639365

DMS

47°21'37.4"N 13°38'21.7"E

UTM

33T 397255 5246111

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

WINTER overview map, available at the tourist office Schladming.

Author’s map recommendations

WINTER overview map, available at the tourist office Schladming.

Equipment

Good winter shoes, warm clothing, tuque, and gloves. You might want to bring ski goggles too.

TOBOGGAN RENTALS

There are several toboggan rentals next to the valley terminal of Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen cable-car:

Ski Lenz: +43 3687 61478, www.schilenz.at
Toboggan rental Tauernalm: +43 3687 61672, www.tauernalm.com
Toboggan rental family hotel Austria: +43 3687 61444, www.familienhotel-austria.at

During the day it is possible to sled down to the valley terminal of the chairlift Hochwurzen II. There is also a toboggan rental there:

Rodelverleih Hoo-Ruck Alm: +43 676 96 41 337, www.hoo-ruck.at

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

7 km

Duration

0:30 h

Descent

718 m

Highest point

1,850 m

Lowest point

1,126 m

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