Tobogganing at Mount Pilatus, Switzerland, the World's Longest Summer Toboggan Run
- Anju Chandna
- Apr 24, 2022
- 2 min read
Looking for one of the most exciting summer activities in Switzerland?
Tobogganing at Mount Pilatus is an unforgettable adventure for thrill seekers and families alike. This is the world's longest summer toboggan run, stretching nearly 1.35 kilometers down the mountain with sharp turns and fast descents.
The thrill begins right from where you start your journey up to Mt. Pilatus on the Steepest cogwheel in the world. As you step out of the funicular, you get stunning views from the top of Lake Lucerne of the Alpine peaks all around.
One can easily spend 2 to 3 hours at the top of Mount Pilatus, taking in the sights and clicking pictures.
I have written a detailed blog about our Mt. Pilatus experience, how to reach, safety tips...
Riding the World's Longest Summer Toboggan Run at Mount Pilatus
The Fräkigaudi Tobogganing at Mt. Pilatus, Switzerland, is the world's longest summer toboggan run. The shiny steel channel spread across the mountain is 1350 meters long!
The facility is very organised and caters promptly to loads of tourists thronging the mountain.
We decided to take 3 cars since small children have to be accompanied by an adult. My younger son sat huddled with my husband in one sledge, my older son and I in two separate sledges.
The instructor gave us some quick instructions on how to go about the ride. We buckled up and were all set to go.
The slope ahead is steep, and the sledges just slide on the metal sheath under. After some initial hesitation, I just let go with my husband and son in the other sledges close on my heels.
The curvy bends and sharp turns are fun to manoeuvre and can send your mind into a tizzy as the beautiful sights of Lake Lucerne and mountainous peaks fly past.
The sledges are easy to control and are firmly fixed onto the rails. The ride comes to a gradual end, and one can get out of the sledge with ease.
The entire expedition on the metal rails lasts barely 70 seconds, but the adrenaline that it pumps into your body can last you for quite some time even after the joyride is over.
We got out of the toboggan run with smiles on our faces.
Don't forget to include Tobogganing at Mount Pilatus in your itinerary ...I promise you won't regret it!
Travelling with kids to Switzerland? You can look up my detailed blogs about which destinations to cover, how to travel, and many more fun tips and things to remember to help you plan the perfect Switzerland itinerary..
https://www.journeys2memories.com/post/planning-a-family-vacation-with-kids-to-europe-go-switzerland
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