Tobogganing in Merano and Environs

Tobogganing is very traditional sport in South Tyrol. Armin Zöggeler, the multiple world champion and Olympic winner is the most well known toboggan driver of the country and descends form the little village of Foiana, which is close to the city of Merano. All of the five winter sport areas in the holiday region of Merano and its surroundings make it their priority to take special care of their toboggan tracks, which is highly praised by all of our guests of all ages.          
 In the ski resort of Merano 2000 one has got the choice between a classic toboggan track of nearly 1.8 miles (3km) and the Alpine Bob, a rail bobsled track that is a challenge even for the most courageous amongst us. On Fridays the transportation railway is open until 10pm and the tracks are also well illuminated with floodlights.

In the ski resort of the Senales Glacier, one can toboggan from the Lauzaun’s ski lifts over 2.2 miles (3.5km) to the locality Maso Corto.

The toboggan track in the ski resort of Monte San Vigilio will a great experience for anybody who rides its 1.2 mile (2km) track. With its steep turns and arduous descents, this track is exactly what makes tobogganing so exciting.

In the valley of Val Passiria, one has got the choice between six toboggan tracks of various lengths and difficulty levels. The most well known of all toboggan tracks is in the ski resort of Plan and 1.5 miles (2.5km) in length.

The toboggan track in the ski resort of Schwemmalm in the Val d’Ultimo can be reached after a twenty minute’s hike through the beautiful winter forest. The track is 1.476 feet (450m) in length and is renowned for numerous contests. Wednesday is toboggan-afternoon and after 7pm one can toboggan in the moonshine.

Apart from the toboggan run at Schwemmalm, all other tracks mentioned can be reached by using cable cars or chair lifts and toboggan rental is possible at all mentioned resorts. Further information can be obtained at the local tourist Information offices and at ski resort cashier desks.