If you love tobogganing then Gstaad with its six toboggan runs is the perfect place to be. And there are several mountain restaurants and snow bars along the way where you can relax and take a break.
1)Hornberg Run
3,37 km, 0:30 hr, 539 m
Starting point of the tour
Hornberg Bergstation, Läger, 3777 Saanenmöser
Easy.
2) Saanersloch Run
4,11 km, 0:45 hr, 713 m
Starting point of the tour
Saanersloch Bergstation, Saanerslochgrat, 3777 Saanenmöser
Difficult.
3) Horneggli Run
3,42 km, 0:30 hr, 640 m
Starting point of the tour
Horneggli Bergstation, Horneggliweg, 3778 Schönried. Moderate.
4) Wispile Run
8,16 km, 2:00 hrs. 728 m
Starting point of the tour
Wispile, Berghaus
Moderate.
5) Eggli Run
6,37 km, 1:30 hrs, 517 m
Starting point of the tour
Eggli, mountain restaurant
Easy.
6) Sparenmoos Run
3,59 km, 0:45 hr, 332 m
Starting point of the tour
Zweisimmen, Sparenmoos
Moderate
Winter biking, for which fat bikes are usually used, is becoming increasingly popular among outdoors-minded people looking for new sporting challenges.
Gstaad Saanenland Tourism recommends the following winter hiking trails:
2 - Sparenmoos - Hüsliberg - Tolmoos - Sparenmoos; 3.0 km
2.1 - Sparenmoos - Schiltenegg - Sparenmoos (Rundweg); 6.5 km
3 - Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos; 4.0 Km
13 - Gstaad - Grund - Clösterli - Feutersoey; 8.6 km
14 - Feutersoey - Saali - Gsteig; 6.4 km
17 - Gstaad - Bissen - Turbach; 5.3 km
50 - Schwarzensee - Heimchueweid - Zweisimmen
51 - Sparenmoos - Heimchueweid - Zweisimmen; 6.5 km
The Destination Gstaad with its gently rolling landscape is ideal for snowshoe tours. Young and old alike will enjoy the easy or challenging routes through the unspoilt natural world.
1) Schönried – Rellerli (1833 M.a.s.l) – Schönried
9,57 km, 4:06 hrs.
Starting point of the tour
Schönried (1242 M.ü.M).
Difficult
2) Eggli - Vorderes Eggli – Eggli
3,26 km, 1:05 hrs.
Starting point of the tour
Eggli, mountain station.
Moderate.
3) Lauenen - Rohr – Lauenen
3,04 km, 1:00 hrs.
Starting point of the tour
Lauenen, Hotel Alpenland
Easy.
4) Site Alp
3,37 km, 1:15 hrs.
Starting point of the tour
Sparenmoos, Berghotel.
Moderate.
The ice rinks in the Destination Gstaad offer an attractive alternative to fun on the slopes.
1) Park Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0) 33 748 98 00
Open: 12.12.2019-14.03.2020
Entry is free.
2) Gstaad artificial ice rink
The ice rink is located in the centre of Gstaad, directly adjacent to the elegant promenade.
Tel. +41 33 744 25 71
Children (6 - 15 years): CHF 6.50
Adults: CHF 8.50
Opening times (start of season mid October):
Monday to Friday
10.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Wednesday evening
08.15 pm - 9.30 pm.
Saturday
10.30 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday
10.00 am - 5.00 pm.
3) Sannenmöser natural ice rink
GOLFHOTEL Les Hauts de Gstaad & SPA
Tel. +41 33 748 68 68
Entry is free.
The Destination Gstaad has a wealth of varied flying routes. The launch sites have good thermals and are easy to reach by lift and cable car. Visitors can also experience the thrill of tandem flights with experienced pilots.
Providers
Paragliding School Gstaad,
Tel. +41 79 224 42 70
Time To Fly Paragliding,
Tel. +41 76 470 10 10
Alpinzentrum Gstaad,
Tel. +41 33 748 41 61
Wondericfly,
Tel. +41 79 717 06 05
Riding through the beautiful unspoiled countryside in a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh is one of the romantic highlights of any stay in the Destination Gstaad.
Providers
1)Kutscherei Reichenbach
Tel. +41 33 765 30 34
2)Fuhrhalterei Venner
Tel. +41 26 929 84 79
3)Kutscherei Johann von Grünigen
Mobile +41 79 328 77 14
4)Kutschenbetrieb Walter Reuteler
Tel. +41 33 755 14 01
5)Saanenreiter
Tel. +41 79 602 41 94
6)Reitstall Hauswirth
With the right equipment, an adrenaline rush is guaranteed in the Destination Gstaad. The day will become an unforgettable experience with instructions from local guides. Information is available from the local providers of outdoor activities.
Suitable for trained climbers
Season: Between November and March depending on the ice conditions.
Overview: Les Diablerets (Col du Pillon, at the waterfall), Geltenschuss (at Lake Lauenen), Tungelschuss (at Lake Lauenen), Burgfälle (Gsteig)
The balloon floats gently up into the sky where everything is silent and peaceful. As you drift along with the wind, you will have an outstanding view of the mountains and valleys. Experienced balloonists have come to love the region for its micro-climate, which provides the very best conditions for ballooning.
Providers
Ballon Château-d’Oex,
Tel. +41 26 924 22 20, info@ballonchateaudoex.ch
Take-Off Balloon,
Tel. +41 32 397 51 42, info@gstaad-balloon.ch
Glacier 3000
Contact for groups: booking@glacier3000.ch
Contact for individual guests: www.swissmushingcompany.ch
The Huskies are at home in the white splendor. The whole pack enjoys moving around in the snow – and this joy is contagious and felt by everyone watching them play in the snow.
Dog sledding every Wednesday and Saturday without booking from 10 am to 2 pm.
Leave your cares behind and fly off in a helicopter to experience the Alps at their most beautiful in the company of a mountain guide for skiing instructor.
Providers
Air Glaciers, Gstaad Saanenland, Tel. +41 33 744 55 50, www.air-glaciers.ch
Swiss Helicopter AG, Gstaad-Grund, Tel. +41 33 755 13 21, www.swisshelicopter.ch