Cross-country skiing

Enjoy a network of cross-country ski trails at 1,400 m above sea level with guaranteed snow on the largest alp in Eastern Switzerland. Glide through the pristine mountain landscape of the Chäserrugg resort with unbelievable views onto the Churfirsten and the Alpstein mountains.

Cross-country panorama trail on Alp Sellamatt

Glide on the high trail with guaranteed snow at the foot of the Churfirsten towards Thurtalerstoffel and enjoy the sunshine when the valley floor is already in shadow. The prepared combined trail provides the appropriate challenges for capable and advanced skiers. Enjoy the peace of the mountain forest and the splendid view over the whole of Toggenburg.

Sellamatt – Thurtalerstofel – Sellamatt

StartSellamatt
FinishSellamatt
Length15 km with various loops
Altitude difference 170 m
TrailCombined trail (traditional, skate skiing and winter hiking)

Cross-country skiing tickets

Cross-country ticket
Ascent and descent chairlift-gondola lift
CHF 14.50 (with HTX/GA)
CHF 29.00 (without HTX/GA)

Trail ticket
Use of the panorama trail Alp Sellamatt
CHF 10.00

Valley trails Unterwasser – Alt St. Johann – Starkenbach

The valley also offers the perfect cross-country routes for sporting relaxation.

The trails between Unterwasser and Starkenbach can also be connected to extend the pleasure on the narrow skis.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a five kilometre section of the trail is lighted in the evening.
 

Unterwasser – Alt St. Johann – Unterwasser

StartUnterwasser
FinishUnterwasser
Length6 km
Altitude difference21 m
TrailTraditional
Skating

Trail ticket

CHF 10.– 

available at the cash registers in Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann

Alt St. Johann – Starkenbach – Alt St. Johann

StartAlt St. Johann
FinishAlt St. Johann
Length9 km
Altitude difference29 m
TrailTraditional
Skating

Trail ticket

CHF 10.– 

available at the cash registers in Unterwasser and Alt St. Johann

Night trail Unterwasser – Alt St. Johann – Unterwasser

StartSellamatt
FinishSellamatt
Length5 km
Altitude difference14 m
TrailTraditional
Skating

Trail ticket

CHF 10.– 

available at the cash registers in Unterwasser and Alt St. Johannh

National cross-country skiing pass

Use the cross-country skiing trails all over Switzerland with the national cross-country skiing pass. With this seasonal pass, you have access to a complete cross-country skiing network of around 5,500 kilometres.

Price for the winter season 2022/23
CHF 160.– 

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Local cross-country skiing pass

With the local cross-country ski pass, all cross-country trails in Alt St. Johann – Unterwasser – Wildhaus are available to you during the one season. Enjoy the world of the mountains of Toggenburg while cross-country skiing.

Price for the winter season 2022/23
CHF 60.– 

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Cross-country starter kit skate skiing 
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