Whether you're an adventure seeker or a beginner, Austria’s sledging trails have something for everyone. Here’s a guide to the country’s top sledding spots, including rentals and scenic routes.
Austria’s mountainous landscape is perfect for sledging during the snowy winter months.
With a great number of different sledging runs winding through the Alps, you can enjoy everything from easy rides through snowy forests to thrilling, steeper routes.
And if you do not have your own sledge, you can rent one at most places.
Here are ten of the most beautiful sledging runs in Austria.
Stuhleck Toboggan Run in Semmering
The road from the Pfaffensattel to the Alois-Günther-Haus transforms into a sledging run during winter.
It is known for being a beautiful and well-prepared run.
Here, you can enjoy a family-friendly and easy sledging path that is 3.7 km long.
You can rent toboggans at the Pfaffensattel on weekends and holidays.
Rodelbahn Kolm-Saigurn in Hohen Tauern
This route is 11.7 km long and moderately challenging.
You will pass through the Rauriser Bergwald and the route is great if you enjoy a bit of effort, a thrill, and, of course, beautiful nature.
You can enjoy a snack or a drink at the Ammererhof and the Naturfreundehaus, where you can also rent sledges.
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Stubentalalpe Toboggan Run in Tannheim Valley
This short, family-friendly run is perfect for beginners and those looking for a more relaxed experience.
The hike up is easy and manageable for all ages, and at the top, you can visit Stubentalalpe and try treats such as Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancakes).
The route is 1.9 kilometres long and takes you through beautiful countryside, where you can enjoy views of the region.
You can rent a toboggan at Stubentalalpe.
Natural Toboggan Run on the Gaisberg in Kitzbühel
This 3.3-kilometre route offers a beautiful and moderately difficult slope on Gaisberg.
You can reach the starting point via a chairlift, taking you up to nearly 1,270 meters above sea level. From there, you can enjoy the route down and, if you want, stop by mountain huts and have some food and drinks.
Toboggans can be hired at the valley station.
Kopphütte Toboggan Run in Hochkönig
This easy and beautiful 4-kilometre route starts at the Alpengasthof Kopphütte.
You can take the ski bus in the direction of Arthurhaus to the Kopphütte stop, and then walk for about 20 minutes to get to the starting point.
For this route, it is recommended that you rent an SNOOC, a combination of a ski and a toboggan. It is a good idea to reserve it in advance since it is a popular activity.
Tobogganing over the Türlwand ski trail in Schladming
This route is 6.6 kilometres, easy, and known for its beauty.
During the route, you will head downhill from the Ramsauer Alm to the valley on the Türlwand ski trail.
You can rent a SNOOC at the Gasthof Hunerkogel.
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Illuminated toboggan run in Bramberg am Wildkogel
This is the longest illuminated toboggan run in the world, and you can go down over 14 kilometres of prepared slope through beautiful nature.
Thanks to the lighting, you can enjoy it both during the day and in the evening, and since it is an easy run, it is perfect for the whole family.
If you want to rent a sledge, there are many rental locations in Neukirchen and Bramberg.
Tobogganing on the Grafenwiese in Salzkammergut
This is a family-friendly and easy run where you are surrounded by beautiful nature.
You can take the lift up and enjoy a short but fun 0.5 kilometre route down which is perfect for beginners.
Here, you can also rent a sledge that is suitable for carrying a child in the front.
Tobogganing at the Annaberg House in Annaberg
This is an easy 9-kilometre-long route suitable for all levels.
You start at Tirolerkugel, and to get there, you need to do a short and easy hike, passing by huts where you can stop for snacks or drinks.
You can rent your SNOOC at Annaberg House.
Toboggan run near the Naviserhütte in Navis
This route is easy, 6 kilometres long and is known for its beautiful surroundings.
It is a great route for families. The run has an easy slope, and it is suitable for children.
You can rent an SNOOC at the Naviserhutte.
If you want to know more about the different routes, you can read about them here.
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