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Wildlife experience on snowshoes at Flumserberg
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8 Highlights at Flumserberg
- The Flumserberg is a massive alpine area in the south of Lake Walensee, stretching over 1,000 meters in elevation.
- This holiday paradise is nestled between the towns of Quarten, Oberterzen, and Flums by Lake Walensee.
- With 150 km of hiking trails, most can also be explored by bike. Mountain bikers can enjoy stunning mountain views on easy to moderate trails over 13 km.
- In addition to challenging high-altitude hikes at 1,800 to 2,200 m above sea level, you’ll find pleasant walking paths here, often suitable for strollers and perfect for family outings.
- A challenging bike tour starts in Flums and concludes after 13.5 km with an elevation gain of 1,139 m at Prodalp, where you can fortify yourself at the Prodalp mountain restaurant.
- You can access the summer toboggan run FLOOMZER via the Chrüz 4-seater chairlift.
- The climbing tower CLiiMBER features over 100 climbing stations and welcomes climbers of all ages.
- The panoramic restaurant, the Alprestaurant Panüöl, the Gruebhütte, and the Bergrestaurant Maschgenlücke are popular dining spots on the southwestern Flumserberg.
The largest ski resort between Chur and Zürich is located at Flumserberg. This year-round vacation paradise is easily accessible from all directions thanks to its advantageous location. To the west of Flumserberg lies the Murgtal, while the Seeztal is to the east.
What awaits you on the Flumserberg
Strictly speaking, the Flumserberg consists of an abundance of alpine areas and mountains. They are coherently accessible by means of five mountain railroads. A multitude of adventure playgrounds and barbecue areas complement the stroller-suitable walking paths.
The summer toboggan run FLOOMZER and the climbing tower CLiiMBER are considered to be particularly popular. They are suitable for all age groups.
Summer toboggan run FLOOMZER at Flumserberg
You can reach the summer toboggan run via the 4-seater chairlift Chrüz from Tannenboden. During the ride you can enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama. The ride runs over bridges and through tunnels. Waves, curves and traffic circles provide extra fun and adrenaline.
Details about the FLOOMZER toboggan run:
- Speed up to 40 km/h
- Length: 2 km
- Altitude difference: 250 hm↓
CLiiMBER climbing tower on the Flumserberg
The climbing tower contains more than 100 climbing stations. You can determine the order of the courses for yourself individually. On each of the three floors of the 15-meter-high tower, you'll find more than 30 objects of varying degrees of difficulty.
Additional attractions at CLiiMBER:
- miniCLiiMBER: It is suitable for children under 1.40 m tall (from 4 years).
- flyingCLiiMBER: You float sitting at a height of 700 m on six different lines and enjoy the far view. Possible from 1.40 m height, gloves are mandatory.
- CLiiMBERwall: The six meter high wall contains five routes for climbing. It may also be used without a CLiiMBER ticket.
Details about the climbing tower:
- Height: 15 m
- Number of floors: 3
- Number of climbing stations: 100
If you want to combine the CLiiMBER with the FLOOMZER toboggan run, it is best to hike along the Prodalp-Chrüz hiking trail. You will need about 45 min.
Four biker trails on the Flumserberg
These four biker trails are easy to moderately difficult and easy to reach by mountain railroad.
Blue Salamander:
Super suitable for beginners and families is this easy trail with easy turns, small jumps and lots of flow. The terrain is moderately steep. From Tannenheim you can reach the Prodalp with the 12-person gondola Prodalp-Express.
- Length: 3.8 km
- Altitude difference: 356 hm↓
- Trail width: approx.1.5 m
- Level of difficulty: easy
BlueBunny:
For children and beginners super suitable is this short downhill trail with curves, waves and short pedaling sections. It leads you from Tannenboden to Tannenheim. Starting point is at the valley station of the BergJet gondola.
- Length: 1.8 km
- Altitude difference: 70 hm↓
- Trail width: approx. 0.8 m
- Difficulty: easy
Redfox:
From Prodamm you descend with a lot of flow to Prodalp. You get to the starting point from Tannenheim with the 12-seater gondola Prodalp-Express to Prodalp. There you take the 8-seater chairlift Prodkamm. This trail shows you an incomparably beautiful alpine idyll with a view of Lake Walen and the Churfirsten.
- Length: 3.5 km
- Altitude difference: 363 hm↓
- Trail width: approx. 0.8 m
- Level of difficulty: moderately difficult
RedRock:
The RedRock got its name from a red rock face that you pass on the way to Chrüz. You reach the trail via the trail RedFox. At the Twärchamm junction, the trail leads to Tannenboden. You ride over alpine meadows, small bridges and through the forest. To get to the RedRock, first take the 12-seater Prodalp Express gondola lift from Tannenheim to Prodalp. There you take the 8-seater chairlift Prodkamm and ride to the junction Twärchamm.
- Length: 3.7 km
- Altitude difference: 320 hm↓
- Trail width: approx. 0.8 m
- Difficulty: moderately difficult
Popular Hikes at Flumserberg
At Flumserberg, you can find interesting thematic trails such as the Sagenweg (Legend Trail), Geogalerie, and Alpenfloraweg. Information boards along the way provide fascinating insights and trivia.
7 - Summit - Tour
Maschgenkamm - Ziger - Leist - Rainissalts - Gulmen - Cuncels - Chli Güslen - Gross Güslen - Tannenbodenalp
You can save some elevation gain by taking the cable car from Tannenbodenalp. The tour starts at the mountain station Maschgenkamm. Still, this hike is classified as difficult and is recommended only for regular alpine hikers.
- Difficulty: hard
- Fitness: high
- Distance: 15 km
- Duration: 6:00 hrs.
- Elevation: 803↑, 1252↓
Legend Experience Trail at Flumserberg
Tannenheim - Prodalp - Prodkamm - Büchel - Prod - Prodalp - Tannenheim
This easy loop trail is especially suitable for families with children. Along the way, they'll solve various puzzles with Heidi and the Goats' Peter. You take the cable car up to Prodalp from Tannenheim.
- Difficulty: easy
- Fitness: easy
- Distance: 3 km
- Duration: 1:15 hrs.
- Elevation: 366↑, 366↓
Offers from Swiss Activities at Flumserberg
- Culinary Hike with 3 Dining Options Flumserberg
- Culinary High-altitude Hike with Toboggan run Flumserberg
- Guided Geological Hike Flumserberg
Winter Hikes at Flumserberg
Winter hiking at Flumserberg is an amazing experience. The clear, cold air makes the views seem even sharper and more beautiful than in summer. You can access all 35 km of groomed winter hiking trails via the mountain lifts. Pink signs mark the route.
Winter hiking trails on the Flumserberg
|hiking route|path no.
|name of the mountain railway|type of the mountain railway| |-----------------|------------|------------|-------| |Unterterzen-Oberterzen-Tannenboden|A1 and A2|SeeJet|8-seater gondola| |Tannenboden-Chrüz|B2|Chrüz|4-seater chairlift| |Tannenboden-Maschgenkamm|B1|BergJet|8-seater gondola lift| |Tannenheim-Prodalp|C1|Prodalp-Express|12-seater gondola lift| |Panüöl-Maschgenkamm|B8|Panüöl|6-seater chairlift|
The skiing area Flumserberg
Modern snow-making facilities, good accessibility and a variety of family-friendly offers make the ski resort attractive
65 kilometers of slopes and 6 km for ski tours are reached by a total of 17 modern lifts.
Family-friendly facilities:
- 3 fun parks: Family-Snowpark Prodalp, Skicross and Snowpark Prodkamm
- 2 beginner and children's lands: Prodalp and Tannenboden - with practice lifts and magic carpets (free of charge)
- family-friendly adventure slope HäxäWäldli with 900 m ride along enchanted animals, magic mushrooms and a magic mirror
- Flumserberg ski and snowboard school
The ski slopes at Flumserberg
| km | difficulty | type of slopes |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | easy | blue slopes |
| 40 | medium | red slopes |
| 11.0 | difficult | black slopes |
For a day on the toboggan run, take the Prodalp-Express gondola from Tannenheim. The starting point is right next to the mountain station
Arrival to the Flumserberg
The Flumserberg is located in the southeast of the Walensee. You can reach the excursion area via mountain railroads from Unterterzen as well as from Tannenboden
Arrival by car to the Flumserberg
The Flumserberg is easily accessible from Zurich and Chur via the freeway. From Zurich you need about an hour to Unterterzen. Here you take the exit 47 Murg. After Tannenboden you continue on the highway for about 20 minutes until you reach exit 49 Flums. From Chur you need about 45 min. From Flums you drive about 20 min on a winding road to Tannenboden.
The parking spaces on the Flumserberg and in Ober- and Unterterzen are chargeable.
Arrival by public transport to the Flumserberg
By public transport you need about the same time as by car. You take the train from Zurich via Sargans. In Ziegelbrücke you change trains. From Chur you change in Walenstadt to the S4 if you want to go to Unterterzen (Quarten). The best way to get to Tannenboden is by gondola.
The post bus 441 leaves from Sargans station every hour, for example via Flums to Tannenheim and Flumserberg Tannenboden.
5 mountain railroads take you to the Flumserberg all year round
In winter, a further 12 lifts open in the ski area.
| Name of the cable car | Type of cable car | Valley station (m a.s.l.) | Mountain station (m a.s.l.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeeJet | 8-seater gondola lift (2 sections) | Unterterzen (425) | Tannenboden (1400) |
| BergJet | 8-seater gondola lift | Tannenboden (1400) | Maschgenkamm (2020) |
| Prodalp Express | 12-seater gondola | Tannenheim (1220) | Prodalp (1576) |
| Prodkamm | 8-seater chairlift | Prodalp (1576) | Prodkamm (1939) |
| Chrüz | 4-seater chairlift | Tannenboden (1400) | Chrüz (1600) |
In terms of transport, the Flumserberg is perfectly accessible. You need only about 90 minutes from Zurich with the S-Bahn S2. Also the S4 arrives from St. Gallen after about the same time in Unterterzen. Here you change to the SeeJet gondola to Tannenboden. By car you need about 20 minutes from Flums on the winding road to Tannenboden.
For whom is the Flumserberg suitable?
The Flumserberg is perfectly suitable all year round for visitors of all ages with and without fitness
A variety of child-friendly facilities and attractions makes especially families like to come here. The good accessibility from all directions ensures high visitor numbers in winter as well as in summer.
