Sledding

Natural toboggan run - Pill | Hochgurgl

Gurgl
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Key facts
0:15 h Duration
2.73 km Length
33 m Ascent
402 m Descent
2,154 m Max. altitude
1,786 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Risk Potential
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

MIDDLE STATION HOCHGURGLBAHN -> toboggan run -> LOWER STATION HOCHGURGLBAHN

Map & elevation profile

MIDDLE STATION HOCHGURGLBAHN -> toboggan run -> LOWER STATION HOCHGURGLBAHN

The highlight of tobogganing: the illuminated natural toboggan run leads from the middle station Hochgurglbahn down to the valley station in Pill. Three kilometers long, 25 curves, top lighting, and a comfortable ascent with the Hochgurglbahn. 

The lift ride is free for all lift pass holders. 

  • Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Starting December 11, every Thursday night tobogganing and night skiing from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (last ascent at 9:00 p.m.)
  • Free toboggan bus during night tobogganing from Obergurgl and Sölden
  • Toboggan rental at Scheiber Sport at the valley station and mountain station (Top Hotel Hochgurgl)

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 30.03.2026 · Created at 18.12.2017

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Floodlit

Way types

Unbekannt 2.73 km

Safety guidelines

Please observe the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://www.oetztal.com/de/ & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest The Ötztal Tourism team will gladly inform you personally about the condition of the toboggan runs.

Ötztal Tourism T +43 5 72 00 100  |  gurgl@oetztal.com 

Technical difficulty

Challenging in places - but rarely difficult. Previous experience helpful.

Additional information

More information on tobogganing/sledding can be found here: https://www.oetztal.com/rodeln 

The highlight of tobogganing: the illuminated natural toboggan run leads from the middle station Hochgurglbahn down to the valley station in Pill. Three kilometers long, 25 curves, top lighting, and a comfortable ascent with the Hochgurglbahn. 

The lift ride is free for all lift pass holders. 

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly by public transit or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Middle station Hochgurglbahn

Getting there

Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tirol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. The car journey leads visitors over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your drive can be planned quickly and conveniently with the route planner: route planner at https://www.google.at/maps 

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gurgl: 

  • Parking garage Dorfzentrum Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
  • Parking garage entrance to town – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
  • Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
  • Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
  • Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)

Coordinates

11.052099, 46.898976
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

  • Sturdy footwear with non-slip sole
  • Helmet with ski goggles
  • Gloves
  • Warm, waterproof clothing
  • Flashlight or headlamp for night tobogganing