Tobogganing fun at Planneralm | © Tom Lamm/Planneralm

Planneralm Natural Sled Run

easy closed Toboggan · Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Tour-Infos
Distance: 0.96 km
Duration: 0:30 h
Ascent: 123 m
Descent: 0 m
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The tour
Just behind the Planneralm ticket counter, make your way up to the right to “Hildes Kegelbahn”. From there continue about another 1 km through forest and the finest natural snow imaginable. The natural toboggan run is open daily, also floodlit evenings until midnight, and free to use.
Turn-by-turn directions
After the lift ticket counter Planneralm, the ascent leads to the right past Hilde's bowling alley. From there, continue uphill for about 1 km on the finest natural snow through the forest.
Getting there
Leave the B320 in Trautenfels in the direction of Donnersbach. From Donnersbach, a 12 km long toll-free mountain road leads up to the Planneralm.
During the winter holidays a public bus runs daily to the Planneralm.

You can find further information at www.verbundlinie.at or www.planneralm.at

Parking
Large, free parking lot directly on the Planneralm.
Start
parking area Planneralm
Destination
parking area
Security
  • Have consideration for other winter sportsmen.
  • Adhere to barriers and warnings.
  • Walk on the right side and in groups one after the other during the ascent.
  • Only cross the toboggan run at clearly arranged spots.
  • Never stop at narrow and unclear places.
  • Ride in a controlled, anticipatory manner and keep your distance.
  • Toboggan in a sitting position and not on your stomach.
  • Always be ready to brake.Leave the track immediately in case of a fall.
  • In case of an emergency, stay calm and call the mountain rescue service on 140.
  • If you have no service, take out your SIM card and dial 112
  • Remember that alcohol or medication will affect your ability to drive.

 

Equipment
  • Quality sled
  • Helmet
  • Ski goggles
  • Warm and weatherproof clothing
  • Robust and warm gloves
  • Fixed shoes with non-slip soles or low profile
  • In the dark, think of a headlamp and reflective clothing; 
  • Rental possibilities at Sport Scherz and Sport Schöttl or at "Hildes Kegelbahn" directly at the Planneralm.

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Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
1°C
at noon
7°C
in the evening
4°C
Mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain will start in the afternoon.
in the morning
2°C
at noon
4°C
in the evening
2°C
At first light snowfall, later also rain every now and then.
in the morning
0°C
at noon
4°C
in the evening
3°C
Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.

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