Closed
Closed
16.09.2026
due to maintenance work
From 3 years accompanied
From 8 years alone
Without minimum size
Ideal for adrenaline junkies!

Summer toboggan run

In the middle of the Vogelsberg you will find the summer toboggan run. The toboggans are ready for you. You ride alone or in pairs over 1000 meters down the mountain. You decide the speed yourself. You can brake independently using the brake lever and thus determine the speed. You can toboggan from spring to fall. When the ski lifts are open in winter, the summer toboggan run is closed.

For all fact fans:

Maximum weight150 kg
Opening date1980
Length of the uphill runapprox. 300 m
Length of the downhill run750 m
AscentApprox. 3 min.
Downhill runApprox. 2-4 min
ManufacturerJosef Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG, Hesse

How fast is a summer toboggan run?

Everyone rides as fast as they want! You use the brake lever to decide whether you want to ride faster or slower. Simply try out the speed slowly. Our sleds can reach a top speed of 40 km/h.

How do you ride a summer toboggan run?

It's very simple: you sit alone (min. 8 years old) or with a passenger on our sledge. We will then give you a short briefing and then you can start tobogganing. If you push the brake lever forwards, you accelerate. If you pull the lever backwards, you brake. You decide how fast you speed down the mountain with the brake lever.

You don't need to run up the hill on your own, our lift will take you comfortably all the way up.

Children from the age of 3 are allowed to toboggan accompanied and from the age of 8 alone.


How much does a ride on the summer toboggan run cost?

Single trip
Adults
4,00 €
Children 3-14 years
3,00 €
6 trips
Adults
20,00 €
Children 3-14 years
14,00 €
10 trips
Adults
31,00 €
only available online
Children 3-14 years
21,00 €
only available online
Group price
From 15 persons
Adults
3,00 €
per trip
Children 3-14 years
2,00 €
per trip
Guests
with severe disability
1 trip ERW incl. escort
4,00 €
ID card with B and accompanying person on sledge required
1 trip KIND incl. escort
3,00 €
ID card with B and accompanying person on sledge required

answer to all important questions

Our tobogganing tickets are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase. You can also find the expiration date on the tobogganing tickets.

Children 3 years and older may sled when accompanied by an adult. The accompanying adult must be at least 8 years old. Children 8 years and older may sled on their own. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, children under 3 years of age are not allowed to sled.

Each sled can hold 2 people, but you’re also welcome to sled alone. Please check the minimum age requirement in advance and bring an adult chaperone (if necessary). We’ve listed all the important details about the attractions.

There is no maximum height; there are even sledders who are over 2 meters tall. Our maximum weight limit for the sleds on the summer toboggan run is 150 kg.

Our season starts at the end of March, and weather permitting, we can remain open through November. Check our traffic-light system for the latest daily opening hours.

We're also open on Sundays and holidays. Be sure to check our traffic-light system. Here you'll find our up-to-date OPENING HOURS.

You don't need to make a reservation for our toboggan run. We recommend that groups of 30 or more let us know in advance, but we're also prepared for spontaneous visits. Feel free to check out our special offers, but you don't need to make a binding reservation with us.

You can find the prices for our attractions on our PRICING PAGE.

You can buy tickets either on-site at the ticket office or in advance in our online store.

No, you can easily and conveniently purchase our tobogganing tickets directly from us at the ticket office. You can also buy them through our online store. It is not possible to make reservations for toboggan rides.

Absolutely! The 6-ride pass is not tied to a specific person and can be used by multiple people.

Yes, our summer toboggan run offers a GROUP RATE for groups of 15 or more people.

A light rain shower shouldn't stop us. If the rain lasts longer, we'll unfortunately have to close the summer toboggan run. If you're unsure, it's best to check the webcam.

Admission to the Hoherodskopf Ski- und Rodelarena is completely free. To use our summer luge track, you’ll need to purchase a ticket at the on-site ticket office. You can find the prices on our pricing page.

A visit to the summer toboggan run is always worth it! If you want to avoid long lines, we recommend visiting in the morning when the weather forecast is good. The early bird tobogans longer!

With your toboggan ticket, go through the turnstile and hop into the next available sled. Our staff will then give you a brief overview of the braking system. And then the wild ride begins! Using the brake lever, you decide for yourself how fast you want to go. Once you reach the bottom, just stay comfortably seated and our lift system will automatically pull you back up.

Our summer toboggan run is wheelchair-accessible. Special rates are available for people with a disability ID card and a registered companion. You can find more details about prices here.

Just check in at the toboggan ticket office.

For your own safety and in accordance with safety regulations, pregnant women are not permitted to use the summer toboggan run. However, there are plenty of great vantage points where you can comfortably watch your loved ones toboggan.

Yes—every sledder must buy a ticket. Even if you're just accompanying a child under 8 years old.

Guests who have a disability ID card marked with the letter "B" (for a companion) are eligible for a discount. Please present your ID card at the ticket counter. For more information, please see our price list.

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