Sledge run Gopplerlücke – Riederalp

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1.32 km long
Difficulty: easy
Tobogganing
  • 0:10 h
  • 1.32 km
  • 166 m
  • 1,882 m
  • 2,048 m
  • 166 m
  • Start: Gopplerlücke, Riederalp
  • Destination: Golmenegg, Riederalp
Sledging fun with a fantastic view of the Valais mountains.

From Riederalp Mitte, head eastwards to the valley station of the Gletscherbahn Moosfluh combi-lift. Follow the path and take after the curve a left turn. Hike up to Gopplerlücke, which is the start of the sledge run. From there you sledge back down to the Moosfluh valley station on Riederalp. Accompanying you all the way down the high-speed sledge run: fabulous views of the Valais mountains. Please note: sledges can be hired at the local sports stores.

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Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Riederalp Mitte - Gopplerlücke – Golmenegg, Riederalp 

Equipment

We recommend: 

  • Sledge

  • Helmet and ski goggles recommended

  • Appropriate winter clothing and sturdy shoes with a good grip

Directions & Parking facilities

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then follow signs for the parking facilities. Proceed on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG), which takes you up to Riederalp. 

  •  Limited parking spaces (charges apply) at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted. 

  • Large pay multi-storey car parks at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village centre. 

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Riederalp. 

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch 

Literature

Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.  

Safety guidelines

Winter sports report

  • No walking on the ski pistes.

  • Be considerate towards other sledgers.

  • Your speed and riding style must match your ability. Sledgers must ride in such a way that they can respond safely to any hazards. They must match their speed and riding style to their ability and to the terrain, snow and weather conditions, as well as to the traffic density

  • Stay seated at all times; no riding head-first or lying down; sledges may not be tied together

  • Respect the lane of the person ahead. The sledger coming from behind must choose their lane so as to not endanger sledgers in front of them.

  • Leave plenty of space when overtaking

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Getting there

Sledge run Gopplerlücke – Riederalp
3987 Riederalp