Tobogganing in Sterzing and Surroundings

Sledding in Northern South Tyrol

Sledding in Sterzing, South Tyrol, is not just a scheduled activity; it's one of the highlights of our holiday destination! On the Rosskopf / Monte Cavallo, you'll find Italy's longest snow-covered and illuminated toboggan run, stretching for 10 km. Sledging fun in the Eisack Valley is guaranteed from mid-December to March. On Fridays, head to Rosskopf for the famous night sledding! The Rosskopf cable car opens its doors in the evening, taking you to an adventure at an altitude of 1,860 meters. Additionally, there are more toboggan runs in South Tyrol that invite you to a thrilling sleigh ride and introduce you to the joy of sledding.

Below is an overview of all toboggan runs in Sterzing and its surroundings:

Sterzing

Egg / Dosso sledge run

Length: 2.0 km

Difference in height: 150 m

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Toboggan run near the hamlet Dosso/Egg on direction Penser Joch pass.

Fossa/Grube sledge run

Length: 0.8 km

Difference in height: 150 m

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Short varied toboggan slope in the beautiful winter landscape of Pfitsch valley near Sterzing / Vipiteno.

Prantneralm sledge run

Length: 3.6 km

Difference in height: 330 m

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Comfortable and easy toboggan run from the Prantneralm in Wiesen / Pfitsch to Schmuders near Sterzing / Vipiteno which also suitable for children.

Rosskopf Mountain Coaster

Length: 1.3 km

Difference in height: 273 m

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A new highlight on the local mountain of Sterzing / Vipiteno! Starting from the mountain station of the panoramalift at 2,120 meters above sea level, a mountain coaster is being installed on the Rosskopf. The course leads over a length of 1,300 m over a height difference of nearly 300 meters to the valley station of the panoramalift. Sounds like heaps of fun? It definitely will be, because with a gradient of 20% on average and a maximum of 56%, speeds of up to 40 km/h can be reached. That means spectacular fun for the young and old, amidst the breath-taking mountain panorama.

Rosskopf sledging trail

Length: 10.0 km

Difference in height: 910 m

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The Rosskopf sledging track at Sterzing / Vipiteno is the longest floodlit and artificial snow covered tobbogan sledging track in Italy. The toboggan run leads through an impressive forest landscape, covering over 900 meters in elevation. It starts right by the Rosskopf cable car mountain station and runs for nearly 10 km round many twists and turns down to the valley station in Vipiteno/Sterzing.

Sleds can be rented directly and easily at the Outdoor Center - no reservation is necessary.
Please note: Helmets are mandatory for children! In addition, sturdy footwear is essential for a safe sledding experience!

Why not join a night-time sledging party on Friday evenings for a special experience on Sterzings local mountain. On these evenings the sledging trail is floodlit until midnight (cable car runs until 10 pm).