Sledding and bobsleighing Adelboden

At Tschentenalp, there are several slopes that are very popular among sledders. Sledding on Engstligenalp is possible on multiple snow tube runs. Sledding fields can be found in the Adelboden region in and around Ausserschwand, Boden, Dorf, Engstligenalp, Schermtanne, and Tschentenalp.

• From Tschentenalp to Adelboden, there are 14 km of sledding slopes.
• Between Sillerenbühl and Bergläger, there is a 5 km long sledding slope on Vogellisiberg.
• From Elsigenalp to Elsigbach, there is a 3.5 km sledding path, once the valley run is open.
• For sledding enthusiasts, every March, the Swiss Championships in sledding take place in Adelboden.

You can go sledding with a variety of equipment. Sleds, ski sleds, balancers, airboards (air cushion sleds), racing sleds, or classic Davos wooden sleds can be rented when purchasing the sledding pass.

• The classic Davos sled is made of ash wood, features iron-shod runners, a fixed wooden structure, and tow hooks. It was developed for a sledding race in 1883 and is known to be very user-friendly, making it perfect for families and those who prefer a more leisurely ride.
• With a racing sled, you'll go much faster. Unlike “normal” sleds, the runners on racing models are angled up to 25 degrees and are not rigidly connected. The runners, made from a special steel, make your sled quick and agile.
• The ski sled is a mix between a sled and skis. It’s gained so much popularity that annual Swiss Championships are held. It’s said that the ski sled was invented in this area.
• Very similar in design is the ski balancer. A wooden seat is mounted on a ski, and it is steered by shifting weight and using the feet.
• The balancer is shaped similarly to the ski sled and ski balancer but typically has built-in suspension.
• An airboard is inflated on-site and can easily be stored in a backpack. It is steered with the feet and through weight shifting. A profiled underside protects the material while providing directional stability.

The 14 km of toboggan runs on Tschentenalp are divided into a total of six runs. Four of the runs run along the Möser chairlift. A particularly long run ends in the valley, as does the Skibock run. On Wednesdays and Saturdays you can go night sledding from 18:00 to 21:00. The toboggan run is then illuminated and you whiz through the night with your equipment.

Swiss Activities Tip: With our tobogganing ticket on Tschentenalp the toboggan rental as well as the ticket for the Tschentenbahn is included. The great thing is that you can change your vehicle as often as you like. So you have the possibility to ride the Skigibel, the Airboard and the Luge on the same day.

Sledge run Tschentenalp - Adelboden valley

The toboggan run that leads from the Tschentenalp mountain station down into the valley to Adelboden is 6 km long. It ends at the schoolhouse in Bütscheggen in northern Adelboden. The subsequent walk to the Tschentenbahn valley station is about 45 min. However, after about 10 min of walking you can take the bus from Aussenschwand to Adelboden Post. The ride with the bus number 232 or 235 is included in your sledging ticket.

Sledging trail Tschentenalp - Möser

From Tschentenalp to Möser there are no less than five toboggan runs. They all start next to the top station of the chairlift. From here they lead down over the Tschentenegg and end after 300 meters of altitude at the valley station of the chair lift. After a 3.5 min ride with the chairlift you are back at the top station.

• 2.2 km, easy
• 1.5 km, medium
• 2.0 km, medium and 2.0 km Möser (Airboard)
• 1.0 km, difficult

The challenging sledding track leading down into the valley is 1.5 km long. Every year, the Swiss Championship in sledding takes place here at Tschentenalp. Anyone who wants to can participate. The event is organized by Tschentenbahnen.

Race Categories

The races are held in the following categories:

• Junior (11-16 years)
• Open Class (17-35 years)
• Senior (36 years and older)
• Fun & Guest Category (Fun from 11, guests from abroad from 11 years)
• Children (from 9 years)

Championship Process

After two qualification runs, the four fastest participants from each category compete in a knockout system for the podium places. Then there’s a final round where the winner and the runner-up race against each other for the title.

There are two beautiful sledding paths above Adelboden at Vogellisiberg.

Sledding Path Sillerenbühl - Bergläger

At the mountain station Sillerenbühl, you can rent a sled. A modern 10-person gondola takes you to the middle station Bergläger in Adelboden. The sledding path is open daily from 1:00 PM.

Sledding Path Elsigen - Metsch

The starting point for this 3.5 km long sledding track in Elsigen Metsch is the mountain station Elsigenalp (1796 m above sea level). The track ends at the valley station, located at about 1250 m above sea level. The cable car takes about 14 minutes to reach the mountain station, where you can take another round on the sled. There are free parking spaces available at the valley station.

• Sledding in Elsigen Metsch

The small ski lift in Adelboden bottom is a children's drag lift, which manages about fifteen meters of altitude over a length of 180 meters. 150 m long is the small sledding hill, which is perfect for children. Only when the World Cup Circus takes place at Chuenisbärgli, the operation of the children's ski lift is paused. Even night sledding is possible here. When snow conditions are good, it is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 19:00 to 21:00.

Snowtubing has become a new recreational fun for families. Adults also find their fun in riding down the track on the rubber ring. On Engstligenalp several tracks are specially prepared for this purpose.

You go down on a rubber ring and up again with the chairlift. The Snowtube lifts are open daily from mid-December to the beginning of April between 10:00 and 16:30.