SNOOC - sledding run - Prätschli - Scheitenböden - Obersee
SNOOC
The sledding run from Prätschli to Obersee is the perfect alternative program to skiing in Arosa. Thanks to the free local bus, the short route back into the village can be driven as often as you like. At the start, the valley is wide open, Prätschli lies at the edge of the forest and offers a beautiful panoramic view over the mountain scenery of Arosa, Davos and Lenzerheide. The view can be enjoyed on the initially relatively flat sledding slope. Here you have to find out how to steer the sled best – because then it really gets going. On a relatively steep slope, the sledding run dives into the sparse forest. It overcomes some sharp curves and crosses the ski slope in Scheitenböden. In a curve, the destination at Arosa station is reached. Here also ends the rail line Chur–Arosa operated by the RhB. Right next door lies Obersee, which in winter is open for ice skating and playing hockey depending on the ice thickness. There is also the possibility to continue by bus to Untersee and add a descent to Litzirüti.
The sledding path includes some sharp curves and leads down through the forest on a relatively steep slope to behind the station.
Author’s recommendation
Remember to book your Snooc in advance at the resort
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or buy it directly at snooc.ski
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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As with sledding, snowshoeing and ski touring, you should check the weather and snow conditions before committing to SNOOC (sled-sledding)
In case of a problem call
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Tips and suggestions
If you normally sled, ski or sled, you will learn Snooc very quickly (less than 10 minutes). Snooc is an activity for all ages: from 7 to 77 years! We recommend you watch the Snooc tutorial videos on how to practice Snooc snowshoeing: how to practice Snooc snowshoeing
For more information visit snooc.ski
Roadbook
Prätschli - Scheitenböden - Obersee
The sledding run has a few tight curves and leads through the forest down a relatively steep slope to the rear part of the holiday resort.
Prätschli Stall, Hotel Prätschli
Restaurant Burestübli
Arlenwald
Restaurant Burestübli
Arosa Bergbahnen AG
RhB railway station Arosa
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Chur the Rhaetian Railway runs hourly to Arosa. A few minutes' walk from the station, at the Weisshornbahn/Skischule bus stop, the local bus awaits you, which takes you to Prätschli in a few minutes.Directions
Follow the signs from Chur to Arosa. At the village entrance at the level of the gas station, turn right and follow the road to Hotel Prätschli at the end of the road.
Parking
At Hotel Prätschli there are a limited number of parking spaces available. It is recommended to park the car in the Ochsenbühl parking garage (after the Sport and Congress Centre on the right) and take the local bus to Prätschli.Coordinates
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Equipment
You need a SNOOC, a pair of good waterproof shoes and a high-quality neoprene suit. For the SNOOC (sled-sledding) consider wearing a mask and a scarf for the face and gaiters to prevent snow from entering your pants. A back protector is recommended. For information about the SNOOC equipment, click this link: snooc.ski
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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