SAFE Tobogganing
Tips and advice for your safety on the mountain
As well as offering an unforgettable winter experience, safety is the top priority. That’s why it’s essential to follow instructions, observe the rules of conduct and use appropriate equipment.
Tobogganing is great fun – but it also comes with risks. Learn how to enjoy this activity safely.
Considerate co-operation
Behaviour on the Toboggan Run:
Always act in a way that does not endanger or harm others. As with all winter sports, anyone involved in an accident must provide first aid and identify themselves.
Respect the Instructions
Ensure that the run is open for tobogganing. Familiarise yourself with the route and check the current condition of the toboggan run.
Equipment checklist
- Quality sledge
- safety helmet
- Sturdy boots/mountain boots with a good tread sole
- Ski trousers or waterproof trousers
- gaiters if necessary
- ski goggles
- Headlamp if necessary
- gloves
For safety reasons please do not use plastic bobs or sleds with plastic bases.
Ascend carefully
Only cross the toboggan run where visibility is clear and safe.
Appropriate riding style
Adapt your speed and riding style to suit your ability, the toboggan run, snow and ice conditions, the weather, and the volume of traffic.
Give warning signals
Warn anyone walking up the track with a bell or loud call.
In the dark, use a headlamp and wear reflective clothing.
Wait for each other
Make sure your group stays together. Avoid stopping in narrow or unclear sections of the track.
Use the toboggan run
The risk of collision with skiers is high. At night, frozen toboggan tracks impair the quality of the piste.
Dogs not allowed
Dogs are difficult to lead on the ascent and descent, as there is a high risk of collision with those travelling down the usually narrow toboggan runs.
Tobogganing sober
Alcohol and other substances impair your reaction time and reduce your ability to assess risks correctly.
Equipment
- Sturdy boots/high mountain boots with a good tread sole
- Ski trousers or waterproof trousers
- gaiters if necessary
- Helmet
- Ski goggles
- Headlamp if necessary
- Gloves
Difficulty classifications
| Easy toboggan run | A toboggan run classified as easy is also suitable for beginners and children. It has a maximum gradient of no more than 14%; an average gradient of up to 10%; curves with a radius of at least 8 metres and no icing. |
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| Natural toboggan run of medium difficulty | A natural toboggan run of medium difficulty has a maximum gradient of no more than 18%, an average gradient of up to 12%, curves with a radius of at least 6 metres and no icing. |
| Difficult natural toboggan run | Difficult natural toboggan runs may only be used by trained and experienced tobogganists. It has a maximum gradient of over 18%, an average gradient of over 12%, bends with a radius of less than 6 metres and no icing. |
Please note that the information provided on safety on the mountain is exclusively recommendations from the Wilder Kaiser Tourist Board. All information is subject to change without notice.