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Photo: Heinz Kägi, Mürren Tourismus
This wide and sunny path does justice to the Greek god of light. I wonder if Apollo would have been a good sledder?
The mountain village Mürren is considered the birthplace of alpine skiing. But sledding fans also get their money's worth in the Schilthorn area, including on this path, which has been operating since the winter season 2014/15. The 4-person chairlift (behind the Schilthornbahn station in Mürren) glides up quickly to the starting point Schiltgrat, where for the first time there is a divine view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. On the first sections the sleds really pick up speed. Depending on snow conditions, the second part is rather slower. After speeding past the sun-bathed chalet of “Gimmela,” the rustic Mürren comes back into view. Through the snowy forest you finally reach the village again at the bottom.
Author’s recommendation
- Enjoy delicious apple pie at the Gimmelen mountain restaurant.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Restaurant Alpenruh - MürrenAlpwirtschaft Schiltalp
Berggasthof Gimmeln
Safety information
- Safe sledding
- The path follows a winter hiking trail. Please be considerate of hikers.
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Ride with the 4-person chairlift from Mürren to Schiltgrat
Sledding route: Schiltgrat mountain station - Schiltalp - Gimmeln - Mürren
Wasserfall Sprutz
Mürren campfire site
Schiltalp
Restaurant Alpenruh - Mürren
Alpwirtschaft Schiltalp
Berggasthof Gimmeln
Schweizer Skischule Mürren-Schilthorn
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.
A cable car quickly takes guests from Lauterbrunnen station up to Grütschalp. Here you change to the train, which offers wonderful panoramic views and reaches the car-free mountain village of Mürren in about 15 minutes.
Alternative route from Lauterbrunnen: 20-minute bus ride (bus no. 141) to the Schilthornbahn stop. Change to the cable car, which reaches Mürren in about 10 minutes.
The valley station of the 4-person Schiltgrat chairlift is located behind the Schilthornbahn station in Mürren.
Directions
Various access routes are possible by car. From Basel and Geneva, the fastest route is via Bern. From Zurich, driving towards Lucerne and Brünig Pass is quickest. The pass is open summer and winter.
From the south, access is via Grimsel or Susten Pass to the region. These two passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, you can take the Simplon Pass and then the Lötschberg car transport.
- Route to Lauterbrunnen station
- Route to Stechelberg Schilthornbahn
- Arrival video by car Jungfrau Region
For further travel information, please see public transport.
Parking
Lauterbrunnen parking garage or the uncovered parking lot at Schilthornbahn in Stechelberg. The Lauterbrunnen parking garage can be reserved online here.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- Swisstopo national map 1248 Mürren 1:25,000
- Interactive map
Equipment
- Sled or other conveyance such as Velogemel, bobsleigh, etc.
- Winter clothing (depending on weather conditions)
- High, sturdy shoes with good tread
- Snow sports helmet recommended
- Sunscreen & lip protection
- Food & drinks
- Emergency numbers
- Optional: Use a sledge instead of a traditional wooden sled (better control)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions