Schlittelweg Leiterli–Pöschenried
Overview
Intro
With the sledge, you can go from Berghotel Leiterli to Pöschenried at an incredible speed – past natural spectacles such as frozen waterfalls, surrounded by the prominent mountains around Wildstrubel.
Description
When you walk from the Lenk village centre in the direction of Betelberg gondola with the sledge in your hand, you are received by a peculiar smell. It somehow reminds of rotten eggs: The back side of Simmental gushes with the strongest Alpine sulphur springs. The origins of tourism in the region go back to the springs in the 17th century. The fountain near the valley station still reminds of the spa tourism that is rich in tradition. After the ride to the top station, there is nothing more for the nose – but something for the eyes: The view of the Lenk valley from the opposite Hahnenmoos through the Wildstrubel- and Plaine-Morte massif up to Wildhorn is simply remarkable.
After a few metres to the exit – and before the actual sledge run into Pöschenried starts – the sledge must be briefly dragged over a distance. Variedly adapted to the landscape, the first section runs past Alp Golderne. Here, you can enjoy the view of the end of the valley and up to the imposing, frozen Iffigfall that lies deep below. Located in the Gelten-Iffigen nature reserve, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Bernese Oberland with a drop height of over 100 metres.
After a steep middle section, the sledge run follows Sommerstrasse, which is prepared and opened daily in winter especially for sledge run (from 11 hrs. onwards). A shuttle bus drives you back to the valley station of the Betelberg gondola at a chargeable basis.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Lenk, Leiterli
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|---|---|
| Destination |
Lenk, Pöschenried
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| Descent |
720 m
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| Distance |
6 km
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/sledging/route-710 |
Lenk Bergbahnen
Badstrasse 1
3775
Lenk im Simmental
Phone
+41 (0)33 952 52 52
info@lenkbergbahnen.ch
lenk-bergbahnen.ch
