Cross-Country Skiing on the Bachtel

On the Bachtel in the Zürcher Oberland, several cross-country trails invite winter sports enthusiasts to engage in some sporting activity.
  • 25 km (15 miles) of ski trails
  • Classic & skate skiing
  • Undulating terrain
  • Gibswil train station
  • 8 km (4.9 mile) long loop

Ski Area

The Bachtel is the home mountain of the Zürich Oberland region, and is easily reached from Gibswil train station. The cross-country ski trails are ideal for families.

Panorama Cross-Country Ski Trail

This panoramic trail stretches over a distance of 11 km (7 miles) and is only suitable for the classic style of skiing.

A total of 25 km (15 miles) are groomed for classic cross-country skiing and 19 km (12 miles) for those using the free technique. In good conditions, an 8 km (4.9 mile) long loop around the Bachtel is also open at weekends.

Special Remarks

A heated “soup wagon” welcomes cold and hungry guests next to Amslen Sports Centre, where a 4 km (2.5 mile) long night trail can also be found. 

 

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Address

Panoramaloipe Gibswil
Amslen 7
8636  Wald

Travel details

Distance Travel time
Zürich Main Station 27.9 km 44 min
Zürich Airport 29.7 km 68 min
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