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Sledding
· Jungfrau Region
«Easy» Männlichen - Holenstein (No. 61)
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Photo: Jasmin Binzegger, Grindelwald Tourismus
Sledding adventure on the Männlichen: numerous curves, some safe steep sections, and beautiful sliding stretches offer variety for young and old.
The Männlichen offers not only an impressive view but also fast sledding runs. Among them, this sledding path which starts at the top station. The route then runs over 1000 vertical meters down towards Grindelwald, to the middle station Holenstein. During the ride, you enjoy a great view over the Grindelwald valley and the mountain range from the Eiger to the Wetterhorn. Depending on your mood, you can be carried up to the summit as often as you want with the gondola and ride the sledding route again. If there is enough snow, a ride all the way down to the valley station in Grindelwald is even possible.
Author’s recommendation
Sleds can be rented at the top station Männlichen
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Berghaus MännlichenSafety information
The 10 sledding rules
- Be considerate of others
- Adjust speed and driving style to your ability
- Respect the lane of the person ahead
- Overtake with distance
- Look upwards before entering and starting
- Stop at the edge
- Mount and dismount at the edge
- Observe signs and markings
- Provide help
- In case of an accident: provide personal details
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Ride with the cable car (via Grindelwald) or aerial tramway (Wengen) up to the Männlichen
Sledding route: Top station Männlichen - middle station Holenstein
Feuerstelle Lieselotteweg - Grindelwald
Feuerstelle Holenstein - Grindelwald
Berghaus Männlichen
Treetop path
Männlichen Top Station
Spielplatz Männlichen - Grindelwald
Waldspielplatz Lieselotteweg - Grindelwald
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. The trains run every half hour.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken Ost station, we reach Grindelwald without changing trains via the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB). Important: board the rear part of the train as it splits at Zweilütschinen. Those who board the front part end up in Lauterbrunnen. The journey takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later we arrive at the final stop in the village.
Grindelwald has three stations (Terminal, Grund, and Dorf). The final stop (Dorf) is located in the center of Grindelwald.
Wengen
From Interlaken Ost station, we reach Wengen in 44 minutes. With the blue-yellow train of the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB), we travel to Lauterbrunnen. Important: sit in the front part of the train as it splits at Zweilütschinen. Those sitting in the rear make a detour to Grindelwald. In Lauterbrunnen, we change to the yellow-green train of the Wengernalp Bahn (WAB), which takes 12 minutes to Wengen.
Directions
From Basel and Geneva, the quickest way to the Jungfrau Region is via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open year-round.
From the south, the approach is via Grimsel or Susten Pass into the Jungfrau Region. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, the Simplon Pass with a subsequent car shuttle through the Lötschberg Tunnel is an option.
Grindelwald
From Interlaken, we follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here, we turn left towards Grindelwald. The whole drive takes about 30 minutes and includes some curvy sections.
Wengen
Wengen is car-free. If arriving by car, it must be left in Lauterbrunnen and the train taken. The journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen takes about 20 minutes.
- Arrival to Grindelwald
- Arrival to Lauterbrunnen
- Arrival video car Jungfrau Region
- Car shuttle Lötschberg
Parking
Grindelwald
There are three public parking garages: Parkhaus Eiger+ (252 parking spaces), Parkhaus Sportzentrum (160 parking spaces), and the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, we can also use the parking lot at Grindelwald Grund.
Wengen
Directly beneath Lauterbrunnen station is a multi-story parking garage. Alternatively, the parking lot near the Lauterbrunnen church can be used. From there, a bus to the station runs every half hour. On foot, it takes about 10 minutes.
A covered passage leads from the Lauterbrunnen parking garage to the railways to Wengen.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Interactive map
- Swisstopo topographic map 1229 Grindelwald 1:25,000, order
Equipment
- Sled or toboggan
- Ski helmet
- Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover
- Comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots (possibly crampons and gaiters)
- Hat/headband, scarf
- Waterproof gloves
- Sun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water, thermos flask with hot beverage
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone
- Possibly a headlamp and reflectors
- Map material
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions