Night tobogganing at Hochwurzen
moderate closed Toboggan · Schladming
The following opening hours apply to the evening operation on the Hochwurzen:
Evening operation of the Hochwurzen Gipfelbahn
- from 25 December 2023 to 6 January 2024: MO - SA from 07:00 p.m. to 09:30 p.m.
- from 9 January to 15 March 2024: DI - SA from 07:00 p.m. to 09:30 p.m.
- from 20 March to 30 March 2024: MI - SA from 07:00 p.m. to 09:30 p.m.
Last ascent or descent Hochwurzen Gipfelbahn: 09:30 p.m.
Piste opening hours (lighting of the night piste and toboggan run) from 07:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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!
Gallery
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.
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
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
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
In the evening you can reach Gipfelbahn Hochwurzen and the toboggan run using the Planai nightline buses.
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
