©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad
©  (c) Patrick Bauer / Ferienregion Gstaad
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Wispile Run NR. 720

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  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:0 h
  • Distance 8,2 km
  • 9 m
  • 729 m

Take the comfortable cable car from the car-free chalet village of Gstaad and up to the Wispile mountain station. Before you start racing downhill you will first have to pull your toboggan for about 40 minutes to the starting point. This easy walk leads along a beautiful panoramic path along the ridge. As compensation for your efforts, you have a magnificent view of Spitzhorn, one of the pre-summits of the Wildhorn.

Set off at speed from the Chrinetritt. The upper part of the route, which is also used by winter hikers, is definitely not for the faint of heart. The descent starts off at a steep and rapid pace, and you start moving really quickly and have to be careful to take the tight corners safely. This section of the route is perfect for the more daring adventure seekers. The lower part is slightly less steep. The one-hour downhill run takes you across open country and past several wooded areas.

The heritage-protected village of Gsteig is located at the bottom of the valley at the foot of the Col du Pillon. The church here and the neighbouring Hotel Bären are among the most frequently photographed typically Swiss locations. It is only a few minutes walk from the end of the toboggan run to Gsteig itself. From here, the Postbus will transport you back to the Wispile valley station.

  • Approach

    The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.

  • Gstaad, Wispile

  • The parking space is at the Wispile valley station against a fee.

  • Berghaus Wispile - Chrinetritt - Satteleggli - Gsteig

  • Water-resistant clothes: winter coat, snow trousers and gloves

    Footwear with break assistant

    Snowsport helmet

    Ski goggles

    Make sure your sledge is in good condition