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toboggan run cable car Illgau-St.Karl
Tobogganing
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/ Luftseilbahn Illgau-St.KarlPhoto: Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH, Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus
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/ Schlitteln IllgauPhoto: Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH, Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus
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/ Schlitteln IllgauPhoto: Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH, Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus
The machine-prepared toboggan run leads over 2.3 km in length and 360 metres in altitude from the top station of the Illgau-St. Karl cable car down to the village.
Distance 2.3 km
0:09 h
11 m
373 m
1,179 m
816 m
It is also recommended to try out the handmade ski racks, which can be rented at the valley station. The trail is prepared daily in good snow and weather conditions. Sledges or Skibock(Gemel) can be rented at the valley station (Fr. 8.- per sledge or Skibock / depot Fr. 20.-)
Author’s recommendation
Night sledging every Saturday, when snow conditions are good. (The toboggan run is not lit, make sure you have suitable lighting).
Highest point
1,179 m
Lowest point
816 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Restaurant SigristenhausTips and hints
More on the sled run here.Start
Mountain station of the Illgau-St.Karl cable car (1,178 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'697'455E 1'206'235N
DD
47.000013, 8.720042
DMS
47°00'00.0"N 8°43'12.2"E
UTM
32T 478716 5205203
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Destination
valley station of the Illgau-St.Karl cable car
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train you go to Schwyz, train station and change there to bus line no. 1 direction Muotathal. Get off at the Illgau cable car stop and take the Ried - Illgau cable car, which will take you to the village of Illgau, where you walk about 200 metres eastwards to the valley station of the Illgau - St. Karl cable car.
Timetable SBB
Timetable AAGS
Getting there
From Schwyz you drive in the direction of Muotathal. After Schlattli turn left to Illgau and in a few minutes you will reach Illgau.Parking
Please use the free parking spaces at the valley station. Further free public parking spaces are located below the church. From there it is about 200 meters on foot in an easterly direction to the valley station of the Illgau - St.Karl cable car.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'697'455E 1'206'235N
DD
47.000013, 8.720042
DMS
47°00'00.0"N 8°43'12.2"E
UTM
32T 478716 5205203
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Toboggan or Skibock (rent possible at the valley station of the cable car Illgau-St.Karl), warm winter clothes, good & waterproof shoes.Basic Equipment for Sledding
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Sunglasses
Technical Equipment for Sledding
- Sled with tow strap
- Trail ‘spike’ crampons are useful on ascent
- Ski Helmet recommended when sledding through heavily wooded areas
- Ski goggles if required
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Distance
2.3 km
Duration
0:09 h
Ascent
11 m
Descent
373 m
Highest point
1,179 m
Lowest point
816 m
Morning
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