Chaltweh round
A cross-country skiing tour in slightly hilly terrain with beautiful views and passages through the snow-covered forest - ideal for beginners.
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The circuit for beginners starts at the Gurnigel-Wasserscheide with an initial easy ascent to warm up. The trail then leads on an easy descent through the snow-covered forest. At the first junction, the trail turns right uphill deeper into the forest. The route now leads steadily up and down to the next junction, where you turn left into the somewhat steeper descent into the Chaltweh. After the short, steep descent, the route climbs steadily back to the first junction. There you have the option of doing the loop again or you can ski back to the Gurnigel watershed on an easy ascent and a rapid descent. Along the way, cross-country skiers are accompanied by wonderful views of the Gantrisch and Nünene. The four kilometres and 70 metres in altitude can therefore be completed with ease - perhaps even several times.
Tip from the author
For beginners - practise the various braking techniques on the easy & steeper descents to prepare yourself for bigger challenges.
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Getting there
- Public Transport
Gurnigel watershed, SBB timetable Getting there The Gantrisch snow bus, operated by Bus Alpin, is another mobility service offered by the municipalities and the nature park. All information can be found on the Bus Alpin website.
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Equipment
Guests without their own equipment can hire classic and skating cross-country skiing equipment at favourable prices at three locations. Self-service is available, payment is made on the spot in cash or by Twint.
- Gurnigel Berghaus, Gurnigelberghaus 1, 3099 Rüti b. Riggisberg
- Hotel Restaurant Schwarzenbühl, 3156 Riffenmatt
- Riffenmatt opposite Restaurant Löwen, Dorfplatz 33A, 3156 Riffenmatt
Find out more about renting here.
Additional information
You can see what the cross-country ski trails look like, how much snow there is or whether the sun is shining live via the webcam. Which trails were last groomed by the snow groomer can be followed live here.
All important information such as the condition of the trails, opening hours of the rental shops, the trail pass and the cross-country skiing school can be found on the Gantrisch Cross-Country Ski Centre website.