recommended routeNight tobogganing at Hochwurzen
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/ Rodler vor der Hochwurzenalm bei NachtPhoto: Gerhard Pilz, Herbert Raffalt -
/ Rodler auf der Kleine Wurzen mit Blick zur HochwurzenhüttePhoto: Gerhard Pilz, Martin Huber
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/ Ein Pärchen beim Nachtrodeln auf der HochwurzenPhoto: Gerhard Pilz, Herbert Raffalt
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/ Drei Rodler kurz vor der Seiterhütte auf der HochwurzenPhoto: Gerhard Pilz, Herbert Raffalt
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/ Ein Paar beim Nachtrodeln auf der HochwurzenPhoto: Gerhard Pilz, Martin Huber
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/ Nachtrodeln auf der Hochwurzen - ein SpaßPhoto: Gerhard Pilz, Martin Huber
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/ Eine Rodlergruppe vor der TauernalmPhoto: Gerhard Pilz, Herbert Raffalt
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/ Nachtaktiv auf der Hochwurzen - Skifahren, Skitouren & RodelnVideo: Planai
In the evening toboggan run Hochwurzen is open Monday to Saturday (usually from 25.12 to end of March). It is one of the longest natural toboggan runs in the Alps.
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. Monday to Saturday it is also illuminated in the evenings from 7 pm to 11:30 pm - the cable-car then is operating from 7 pm to 9:30 pm. 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 track takes you back to the valley terminal The cable car offers enough space in its pods to transport the sleds, which can be rented close by the valley terminal. The starting point of the sled run is located directly on the Hochwurzen summit.Sledding is a unique, romantic pleasure on two runners in the middle of nature and winter. 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!
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In the evening you can reach Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen and the toboggan run using the Planai nightline buses.
Rest stops
HochwurzenhütteHochwurzenalm
Seiterhütte & Celtic Bar
Tauernalm
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
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
Destination
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.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
With the Planai buses from Schladming to Rohrmoos and Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen cable-car.
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!
- Bus schedule at www.planaibus.at
Getting there
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
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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:
- Toboggan rental 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
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