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805 Preda-Bergün sledge run

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Travel on world-famous railway tracks to a unique sensation on toboggan runners, starting off slowly in the little town of Preda and then followed by a rapid and winding descent under viaducts and along the Alvra and ending up gently in Bergün.
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moderate
Distance 5.5 km
0:20 h
0 m
409 m
1,792 m
1,383 m

First, the Rhaetian Railway train twists its way through loop tunnels and over viaducts on its upward journey. The journey is simply stunning and quite breathtaking – not least because it is on a route that legends are made of and one which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008. From the train you can see the tobogganers making their way down into the valley.

Starting 1,800 metres above sea level in Preda, this route takes you 400 altitude metres downhill to Bergün – a tobogganing experience you will not forget in a hurry. The route winds its way with great views of the Maiensäss settlement of Naz and the surrounding mountains. It wends its way under the viaducts and through the winter landscape towards Bergün, where the route slowly flattens out. This route runs along a closed pass road with an even gradient that makes it ideal for tobogganing. As the longest illuminated toboggan run in Europe, it is also suitable for families with children, but caution is advised at the curves.

 

Author’s recommendation

The sledging run is illuminated at night from Tuesday to Sunday -  a special experience for everyone!

 

Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,792 m
Lowest point
1,383 m
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Track types

Asphalt 21.55%Path 0.13%Road 78.31%
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1.2 km
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Road
4.3 km
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Safety information

  • Always remain seated when sledding.
  • Wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear.
  • Smart sledders wear helmets.
  • Small children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • No mechanical brakes or plastic bobs allowed.
  • Do not sled face down or tie several sleds together.
  • No dogs allowed.
  • Do not run up the sled run.
  • Adjust your speed accordingly.
  • What to do in an accident: Secure the accident site. Provide First Aid. Call for help.
  • Take note of any emergency signalling. Do not obstruct the ambulance.

Start

Preda (1,791 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'779'056E 1'162'500N
DD
46.589769, 9.775361
DMS
46°35'23.2"N 9°46'31.3"E
UTM
32T 559396 5159870
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Destination

Bergün

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train to Preda. Trains run every half hour from Bergün to Preda.

Timetable Bergün-Preda:   

  • Regional trains (incl. sled transport):  
    Daily 09.14 - 22.17 every hour.   
  • Sledge trains:   
    Mon 10.47 - 15.47 hourly   
    Tue-Thu+Sun 10.47 - 17.47 hourly   
    Fri+Sat 10.47 - 20.47 hourly

By road

By car to Bergün and from there take the train to Preda.

Parking

At the entrance of the village there is a large parking lot. The day ticket costs CHF 5.00.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'779'056E 1'162'500N
DD
46.589769, 9.775361
DMS
46°35'23.2"N 9°46'31.3"E
UTM
32T 559396 5159870
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Rental

Sleds can be hired in Bergün at the following retailers:

 

Mark Sport

Veja Alvra 46

7482 Bergün/Bravuogn

Tel. +41 (0)81 407 11 65

www.marksport.ch

Locations: 

- Bergün in the centre of the village

- Preda at the train station

 

 

Club 99

Veja Stazion 11

7482 Bergün/Bravuogn

Tel. +41 (0)78 642 59 51

www.club-99.com

Locations:

- Bergün near the train station

- Preda near the Hotel Kulm


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Question from Nicholas Bidwell · January 10, 2023 · Community
Hi, How much is it to use the slope to use please? How much is the train from the finish line back to the start please? do y ou have a link to buy train tickets please?
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Answered by Kathrin Josty · January 11, 2023 · Bergün Filisur Tourismus
Hi Nicholas A day Ticket for both sledge runs is CHF 39.- for an adult. For one run it ist CHF 16.- only Preda - Bergün. The Tickets you can only buy at the train station. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask. Kind regards Kathrin
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Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
0:20 h
Descent
409 m
Highest point
1,792 m
Lowest point
1,383 m
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