Sledding in Grindelwald 2026/27: All Toboggan Runs, Prices, Night Sledding and Sled Rental

By Ramon Stüdeli, who lives in Grindelwald and LucerneLast updated: 31 October 2026

Quick answer: According to jungfrau.ch, there are more than 50 kilometers of sled runs around Grindelwald. The best known are the Big Pintenfritz from the Faulhorn (15 km), First–Schreckfeld–Bort, Ritas Speedway Männlichen–Holenstein, Bussalp and the Jungfrau Eiger Run from Eigergletscher. The Winter Hiking and Sledding Pass costs from CHF 61 (as of October 2026).

Key facts at a glance

Season: Kleine Scheidegg and Eigergletscher 21.11.2026–25.04.2027, Männlichen 12.12.2026–04.04.2027, Grindelwald-First 19.12.2026–29.03.2027 (jungfrau.ch, subject to change). Whether a sled run is open depends on the snow.
Pass: Winter Hiking and Sledding Pass 1 day CHF 61, CHF 64 on peak dates, kids 6–15 CHF 30, valid 21.11.2026–25.04.2027 (as of October 2026).
Longest run: Big Pintenfritz, 15 km from the Faulhorn (2680 m) toward Grindelwald, about 2.5 hours on foot up from First, sled ticket CHF 55.
Night sledding: According to jungfrau.ch, the Jungfrau Eiger Run by Night is lit. According to GrindelwaldBus and interlaken.swiss, the night run from Bussalp is not lit.
Sleds: Rental in the village, at First and at Männlichen. The sled is not included in the tickets.
Not in winter: The Pfingstegg toboggan run is a summer run and is not part of winter sledding.

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All sled runs compared

Sled run	Start → finish	Length	Time	Getting there	Difficulty	Night
Big Pintenfritz	Faulhorn (2680 m) → Bussalp, to Lochsteinen with good snow, back by bus	15 km toward Grindelwald according to jungfrau.ch	about 2.5 hrs up, about 3.5 hrs in total	gondola to First, then on foot	for fit sledders, long climb	no
First–Schreckfeld–Bort	First (2166 m) → Bort (1560 m), to Grindelwald with good snow	not stated	about 20 min	gondola to First	steep sections	no
Ritas Speedway	Männlichen (2229 m) → Holenstein (1620 m), to the village with good snow	not stated	about 15 min	gondola from Grindelwald Terminal	fast, many curves	no
Bussalp–Weidli	Bussalp (1800 m) → Weidli (1240 m)	3.52 km	about 40 min	bus 126 to Bussalp	medium	no
Family Run Bussalp	Bussalp → Rasthysi → Lochsteinen, to Grindelwald with good snow	not stated	not stated	bus 126 to Bussalp	sledding and walking in turns	no
Night sledding Bussalp	Bussalp → Lochsteinen → Weidli	5.38 km	about 30 min	bus 126, reservation required	medium	yes, not lit
Jungfrau Eiger Run	Eigergletscher (2320 m) → Grindelwald Grund (943 m)	a good 13 km	about 1 hr 10 min	Eiger Express or Wengernalp Railway	gradients up to 36%	no
Jungfrau Eiger Run by Night	Alpiglen → Brandegg	3.5 km	not stated	Wengernalp Railway to Alpiglen	gradients up to 36%	yes, lit
Fox Run	Wengernalp → Wengen (1274 m)	4.5 km	about 25 min	Wengernalp Railway	well groomed	no

Sources: jungfrau.ch (sledding and the detail pages of each run), interlaken.swiss (Bussalp–Weidli, night sledding highlight Bussalp No. 57), as of October 2026. According to jungfrau.ch, the difficulty can change with snow and weather.

Big Pintenfritz: the long run from the Faulhorn

Take the gondola up to First. From there, you walk with your sled for about 2.5 hours past Lake Bachalpsee to the Faulhorn (2680 m). Then comes a descent of more than 1000 meters toward Bussalp, and on to Lochsteinen with good snow. You return to Grindelwald by bus.

Big Pintenfritz sled ticket First–Faulhorn	Price
Adults	CHF 55
Adults with Half Fare Card or GA	CHF 29
Kids 6–15	CHF 29

According to jungfrau.ch, the ticket includes the Grindelwald–First gondola (uphill only), the descent and, depending on snow, the bus from Lochsteinen to Grindelwald village. Ski passes aren't valid on the bus. You can rent a sled at First in the Intersport Rent Network for an extra charge. As of October 2026.

First, Männlichen and Bussalp: the shorter runs

First–Schreckfeld–Bort: The run first goes steeply alongside the ski slope to Schreckfeld and is marked with violet poles. It then runs gently toward Egg and steeply down to Bort. Take care where you cross the ski slope (jungfrau.ch).
Ritas Speedway Männlichen–Holenstein: From the Männlichen top station, it winds through many curves down to Holenstein. You ride the gondola back up (jungfrau.ch).
Bussalp: Bus 126 runs from Grindelwald station to Bussalp in about 35 minutes. GrindelwaldBus has the bus fare. The bus runs in winter, with dates according to GrindelwaldBus.

Kleine Scheidegg: Jungfrau Eiger Run and Fox Run

The Jungfrau Eiger Run covers a good 13 km from Eigergletscher via Kleine Scheidegg, Alpiglen and Brandegg to Grindelwald Grund. The Eiger Express takes you straight to Eigergletscher, and when the run is open, it also carries sleds. You reach the other starting points with the Wengernalp Railway. The steepest section is between Alpiglen and Brandegg (gradients up to 36%). On the other side of Kleine Scheidegg, the Fox Run goes from Wengernalp to Wengen, next to the Lauberhorn ski course (jungfrau.ch).

Night sledding: what's lit and what isn't

	Jungfrau Eiger Run by Night	Night sledding Bussalp
Route	Alpiglen → Brandegg, 3.5 km	Bussalp → Lochsteinen → Weidli, 5.38 km
Lighting	yes, lit sled run	no, not lit, headlamp needed
Operating days	28.12.2026–02.01.2027 daily, 08.01.–13.03.2027 Fridays and Saturdays	2026/27 not published yet, in winter 2025/26 daily from 26.12. to 03.01. plus Fridays and Saturdays
Getting there	Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald to Alpiglen, travel time per the SBB timetable	bus 126, reservation required for night sledding and fondue
Price	evening ticket adults CHF 29, reduced and kids 6–15 CHF 19, sled not included	ask GrindelwaldBus

Sources: jungfrau.ch (Jungfrau Eiger Run by Night), GrindelwaldBus on stibus.ch and interlaken.swiss (night sledding highlight Bussalp No. 57), as of October 2026. According to jungfrau.ch, the reduced evening ticket applies with a Jungfrau ski pass or the Winter Hiking and Sledding Pass, among others. Between 19:44 and 21:10, the train shuttles every half hour between Alpiglen and Brandegg. According to interlaken.swiss, you can rent headlamps from Grindelwald Bus.

Passes and prices

Winter Hiking and Sledding Pass	Adults	Peak dates	Youth 16–19	Kids 6–15
1 day	CHF 61	CHF 64	CHF 44	CHF 30
2 days	CHF 120	CHF 126	CHF 87	CHF 58
3 days	CHF 176	CHF 185	CHF 130	CHF 83
7 days	CHF 296	CHF 311	CHF 226	CHF 141

Source: jungfrau.ch, as of October 2026, valid 21.11.2026–25.04.2027. Peak dates are 19.12.2026–03.01.2027 and 30.01.–28.02.2027. The pass isn't valid for the Jungfraujoch.

Renting a sled

Intersport Rent Network: according to jungfrau.ch, five locations in Grindelwald, at Männlichen and at First, with toboggans, sleds and Velogemels. Check prices with the provider before your trip.
Graf Sport, Dorfstrasse 95: sleds and helmets for rent, prices from the rental shop.
Grindelwald Bus: rents headlamps for night sledding according to interlaken.swiss. Check prices on the Grindelwald Bus price list.

Sledding safely

Check conditions: In the morning, look at the live overview on jungfrau.ch to see which runs are open. According to jungfrau.ch, you use the runs at your own risk.
Wear a helmet: interlaken.swiss recommends a helmet, sturdy shoes, gloves and warm clothes.
Stay on the run: Follow the markers, the violet poles at First, and take care when crossing ski slopes.
Be considerate: Only stop at the edge and keep your distance.
At night: Bring a headlamp and reflectors on unlit runs.
Emergency: ambulance 144, Rega 1414.

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FAQ

Where can you go sledding in Grindelwald?

On the Big Pintenfritz from the Faulhorn, on First–Schreckfeld–Bort, on Ritas Speedway Männlichen–Holenstein, from Bussalp and on the Jungfrau Eiger Run from Eigergletscher. According to jungfrau.ch, there are more than 50 kilometers of sled runs.

What is the longest sled run in Grindelwald?

The Big Pintenfritz, 15 km from the Faulhorn (2680 m) toward Grindelwald according to jungfrau.ch. The run goes to Bussalp, and on to Lochsteinen with good snow, and you return by bus. Getting to the start takes about 2.5 hours on foot from First.

How much does sledding in Grindelwald cost?

The Winter Hiking and Sledding Pass costs from CHF 61 per day, kids 6–15 CHF 30. The Big Pintenfritz sled ticket costs CHF 55, or CHF 29 with a Half Fare Card or GA and for kids (as of October 2026).

Is the sled included in the ticket?

No. You rent sleds in the village, at First or at Männlichen, for example in the Intersport Rent Network.

Which sled run is best for families?

Shorter runs like First–Schreckfeld–Bort (about 20 minutes) or the Family Run from Bussalp, where sledding and walking alternate. On every run, the difficulty can change with the snow.

Is the night sled run lit?

According to jungfrau.ch, the Jungfrau Eiger Run by Night from Alpiglen to Brandegg is lit. The run from Bussalp is not lit, so you need a headlamp there.

When can you sled the Jungfrau Eiger Run in the evening?

Daily from 28.12.2026 to 02.01.2027 and on Fridays and Saturdays from 08.01. to 13.03.2027 (jungfrau.ch, as of October 2026).

Can you go sledding in November?

Kleine Scheidegg and Eigergletscher are due to open on 21.11.2026. According to jungfrau.ch, the start date isn't fixed yet, and until the end of November some areas may only run on weekends. Whether sled runs are open depends on the snow. Check jungfrau.ch the day before.

Is the Pfingstegg toboggan run open in winter?

No. The Pfingstegg toboggan run is a summer run and is not part of winter sledding. It's also closed for construction until 05.05.2027.

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Ramon Stüdeli is the owner of Grindelwald Experiences. He lives in Grindelwald and Lucerne, brings broad experience from tourism and other industries and has traveled to more than 60 countries.