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Chaltweh route

Cross-country ski route
Time required: 55 minutesLength: 4.00 km

Naturpark Gantrisch - A cross-country skiing route in gently rolling terrain with beautiful views and sections through the snowy forest - ideal for beginners.

The beginner's route starts at Gurnigel-Wasserscheide with a first gentle ascent to warm up. Afterwards, the trail leads in a gentle descent through the snowy forest. At the first junction, turn right and go deeper into the forest. The route now continues with a steady up and down until the next junction, where you turn left for the somewhat steeper descent into Chaltweh. After the short and steep descent, the route leads back in a steady ascent to the first junction. There, you have the option to do the round again or return to Gurnigel-Wasserscheide via a slight ascent and a fast descent. Along the route, cross-country skiers are accompanied by a wonderful view of Gantrisch and Nünene. The four kilometers and 70 meters of elevation can be easily managed - maybe even several times.

Route-information

Length
4.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
57 m
Altitude difference descent
57 m
Time required
55 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

You can watch the condition of the trails, how much snow is on the ground, or whether the sun is shining live via the webcam. Which tracks the grooming machine has recently set can be tracked live here.


All important information such as trail conditions, rental opening hours, passes, and the cross-country skiing school can be found on the Langlaufzentrum Gantrisch website.


Equipment / Equipment rent

Guests without their own equipment can rent classic and skating cross-country ski gear at three locations for reasonable prices. It is self-service, and payment is made on site in cash or via Twint.

  • Gurnigel Berghaus, Gurnigelberghaus 1, 3099 Rüti b. Riggisberg
  • Hotel Restaurant Schwarzenbühl, 3156 Riffenmatt
  • Riffenmatt opposite Restaurant Löwen, Dorfplatz 33A, 3156 Riffenmatt

Learn more here about rental.

Arrival

Starting point
Wasserscheide
Arrival by public transport
Gurnigel, Wasserscheide Timetable SBB
Destination
Wasserscheide

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+

Season

January, February, March, April, December

Contact

Business is partner of the park
Langlaufzentrum Gantrisch LZG
Postfach 87
3150 Schwarzenburg
T +41 (0)31 735 55 55 (Schneetelefon)
www.lzg.ch

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