Pfyffe route
Short and challenging route for advanced cross-country skiers starting from Schutzhütte Süftenen with the sharp climb "Pfyffe", the steepest in the Gantrisch cross-country ski center.
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The short challenging cross-country ski route Pfyffe-Runde starts at the Schutzhütte Süftenen. From there, it gently descends along the main axis of the cross-country ski network towards Ottenleuebad. Before the road goes down into the village, the track turns right. Now follows the steepest climb that the Gantrisch cross-country ski center has to offer. The short and very steep section rewards all cross-country skiers with a unique view of the Gantrisch range and the Freiburg Prealps. A gentle and steady ascent leads to the highest point of the route, followed by a first gentle and finally rapid descent back to the main network. At the end of the route, a steady gentle climb awaits back to the Schutzhütte Süftenen.
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- Public Transport
Arrival Another mobility option offered by the municipalities and the Nature Park is the Gantrisch Snow Bus, operated by Bus Alpin. All information can be found on the website of Bus Alpin.
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Equipment
Guests without their own equipment can rent classic and skating cross-country ski equipment at three locations at affordable 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.
Additional information
You can observe live how the trails currently look, how much snow is present, or whether the sun is shining via the webcam. Which trails the grooming machine has last tracked can be followed live here.
All important information such as trail conditions, rental opening times, trail passes, and the cross-country school can be found on the website of the Gantrisch Cross-Country Ski Center.