The Sattel-Hochstuckli ski resort near Zürich has a 3.5 km sled run, a popular choice for non-skiers. The sledding path starts at the top of a gondola and descends 400m of elevation on a prepared route to the valley.
Compared to other sled runs, this one is steeper and more extreme, better for older children and experienced sledders. If you need variety in your day, you can start with the Engelstock winter hike before sledding.
Note: Because of this ski resort’s the low elevation, this sled run is usually not open the whole season, so check the status before heading out.
| Location: | Mythen Region, Central Switzerland |
| Address: | Sattel-Mostelberg gondola |
| Car: | Parking next to gondola: Eumatt, 6417 Sattel, SZ-CH (GPS: 47.078528, 8.635008) From Zug 30 mins, Lucerne or Zürich 45 mins |
| Train: | Train station: Sattel-Aegeri + bus or 550m walk to cable car From Zug 45 mins, Lucerne 1hr, Zürich 1hr10 |
| Length: | 3.5 km sled run, about 25 mins, descending 400m of elevation |
| Difficulty: | moderate, better for older children and experienced sledders |
| Lift type: | gondola to reach top of sled run |
| Prices 2023/23: | Day pass for gondola: CHF 35/28/19 (adult/seniors & youth 16-20/child 6-15) Sled rental: CHF 10/day, cash only |
| More info: | Sattel website • current conditions & webcams |
Location
The Sattel-Hochstuckli mountain resort is located in central Switzerland, near Zürich and Lucerne. See on Google Maps. You need to ride a gondola to reach the ski resort and sled run.
Winter map
The sled run starts at the top of the gondola (2) and goes down 3.5km to the valley station (1), as shown on the map below.
How to get there
By car: Drive to Sattel and follow signs to the Sattel-Mostelberg cable car – Eumatt, 6417 Sattel, SZ-CH, GPS: 47.078528, 8.635008. There is a large metered parking lot next to the cable car station. Parking costs CHF 6 for 5 hours. You can pay by cash or card before you leave.
By public transport: The Sattel, Gondelbahn bus stop is directly adjacent to the gondola station. Find your exact connection on SBB.ch.
Ticket prices
If you want to do the sled run more than once, you can buy a day pass. In 2023, a day pass costs CHF 35/28/19 (adult/seniors & youth 16-20/child 6-15). Children under 6 ride the gondola for free. You can also by 3 hour pass, but it is only slightly discounted.
If you want to do the sled run one time (e.g. after the winter hike), instead buy a single ticket for the gondola and then sled back down. In the 2022/23 season, a single ride up the gondola cost CHF 20/adult, CHF 17/adult with SBB Half-fare, CHF 10/child (6-15), under 6 free, dogs CHF 5.
These prices were updated for the 2022/23 winter season. See current prices.
Sled rental
You can rent sleds at the top gondola station for CHF 10/day, cash only. The sleds are wood racing sleds with webbed seats. They can fit an adult and small child.
See also: How to sled in Switzerland • 11 Tips for Beginners
Opening times
Winter season at Hochstuckli is usually from mid December to mid March. The gondola runs daily from 8:30 – 17:00.
Because of this ski resort’s the low elevation, this sled run is usually not open the whole season, so check the status before heading out. Check trail status and current opening times.
Photos of sled run
Here is the start of the sled run following the purple signs with the sled icon. It starts through the village.
The sled run follows a well-defined trail that cuts back and forth across the mountain.
Most sledders go straight down, but you can use your feet to squiggle back and forth to control your speed a bit.
This pic is from the gondola, showing the sled run on the left and ski piste on the right.
This pic shows the same section from above but a bit lower down, where you can see the hills gets quite steep.
My husband said that you pick up a lot of speed on those straightaways. But as shown below, there is a flat section after each steep hill, which slows you down.
On the second half of the hill, there are some switchbacks through the forest.
Ending the sled run in the fog.
Successfully made it down the mountain without injury!
