The Alpine Coaster at the Kolbensattel in Oberammergau
„.. one of the best all-weather toboggan runs in Germany..“ (SZ from 30.06.2023)
The Alpine Coaster is closed in the winter months from mid-November to the end of March.
However, in the event of a thunderstorm, storm or heavy rain, as well as poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, operation must be interrupted or stopped completely.
The driving time depends on the driving speed. It is usually between 6 and 10 minutes.
There may be waiting times at the chairlift and on the Alpine Coaster, especially during the main holiday periods. We therefore recommend a visit in the morning for tobogganing with the Alpine Coaster, as the waiting times are then mostly limited. If you have already purchased your ticket for the Alpine Coaster ride, you can also use the chairlift for the descent at no extra charge. If you decide to hike into the valley, the ticket for the Alpine Coaster only loses its validity after end of the summer season (app. November) and can be used on another day. You will be informed about the current waiting time on a board at the cash desk of the valley station from the chair lift.
This mainly depends on the other drivers on the track.
A minimum distance of 25 meters must always be maintained (even 50 meters in wet conditions) - this distance must not be less than this, so you must always be ready to brake!
Please always remember that the person who hits the previous sled is always fully liable!
Children who are at least 3 years old but cannot drive alone can ride with an adult driver (16 years or older and at least 1.40 m tall).
You can have your handbags, backpacks, sticks, umbrellas, etc. transported to the valley free of charge with the Kolben chairlift, but we cannot assume any liability for this.
A return or refund is not possible.
Only the person sitting in the back operates the levers to drive or brake.
If it is wet or even raining, it is not possible for two adults to ride in one sled.
However, in wet weather, for safety reasons, only one person can ride per sled (exception - children who cannot yet ride alone due to age or height).
You can get there either on foot (shortest climb approx. 1 1/4 hours) or comfortably with the Kolben chairlift.
Our facilities are not barrier-free and are only partially handicapped-accessible.
Toilets:
A disabled toilet is located in the sanitary container on the mountain next to the Kolbensattel Lodge. There are no other toilets suitable for disabled people.
Kolben chairlift:
The travel speed can be reduced to ensure easier entry and exit. Since it is a two-person chairlift, you are welcome to ride accompanied.
Alpine Coaster:
The Alpine Coaster is a sports track that can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h.
Persons who cannot operate the Alpin Coaster in accordance with the regulations due to physical or mental limitations or disabilities are excluded from the ride for safety reasons. *
*The decision on this may only be made on-site by an employee.
In dry weather, use is possible with an accompanying person (from 16 years old / over 1.40 m), who takes responsibility for the impaired person. **
**For safety reasons, only one person per sled can ride in damp or wet conditions.
- Guests with reduced vision or blind people:
A ride without an accompanying person (from 16 years old / over 1.40 m) during normal operation
Unfortunately is not possible.
You can contact us by E-Mail before your visit – we will try to help if possible.
- Guests with impaired hearing or those who are deaf:
A descent without an accompanying person (from 16 years / over 1.40 m) during normal operation is not always possible without restrictions, as communication on the toboggan run between the individual riders can only take place verbally. There is therefore an increased risk of accidents if you have hearing impairments.
You can contact us by E-Mail before your visit – we will try to help if possible.
If a departure is possible at the time of your visit, you will receive written information with the rules for the Alpine Coaster at the ticket office when you purchase your ticket. When you get on the Alpine Coaster, you give this information to the boarding assistant with your signature, that you have read and understood the rules, so that they know that you understand the rules.
- Children under three years old
- Pregnant women
- People who are drunk or otherwise under the influence of drugs
- People who e.g. are unable to sit on the sleigh or operate it properly due to physical or mental limitations, are excluded from the ride for safety reasons.
It may be possible to use it when accompanied by specialists or a trusted person who then assumes responsibility for the user. For safety reasons, this must be decided on a case-by-case basis.
-> Note: in damp or wet weather or when it is raining, it is not possible for two people to use the sled together for safety reasons!
Children and young people must be able to identify their age upon request.
The Kolben chairlift to the Kolbensattel
... the double chairlift, from the valley station in Oberammergau (850 m) to the mountain station at Kolbensattel (1,270 m) and directly to the Kolbensattel Lodge.This also applies if one of the people is a baby. An adult can only travel with one child, no matter how old the children are.
Children aged 6 and over and 1.25 meters tall are allowed to ride the chairlift alone; Children under 6 years of age and 1.25 meters tall are only allowed to ride when accompanied by an adult supervisor.
A carrier or baby carrier is more practical for both the chairlift ride and on the mountain and is therefore recommended.
Transport may be possible if the stroller/buggy is small and foldable and can be transported freely hanging.
Note: The final decision as to whether transport is possible or not is always made by our employee on site at the entrance to the chairlift.
However, the transport of twin or sibling strollers and bicycle trailers is excluded.
Unfortunately, our facilities are not barrier-free or suitable for people with disabilities. There is no barrier-free or handicapped-accessible toilet at the valley station, nor in the Kolbensattel Lodge. The only barrier-free and disabled-accessible toilet can be found at the mountain station next to the Kolbensattel Lodge.
Our facilities are not barrier-free and are only partially handicapped-accessible.
Toilets:
A disabled toilet is located in the sanitary container on the mountain next to the Kolbensattel Lodge. There are no other toilets suitable for disabled people.
Kolben chairlift:
The travel speed can be reduced to ensure easier entry and exit. Since it is a two-person chairlift, you are welcome to ride accompanied.
Alpine Coaster:
The Alpine Coaster is a sports track that can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h.
Persons who cannot operate the Alpin Coaster in accordance with the regulations due to physical or mental limitations or disabilities are excluded from the ride for safety reasons. *
*The decision on this may only be made on-site by an employee.
In dry weather, use is possible with an accompanying person (from 16 years old / over 1.40 m), who takes responsibility for the impaired person. **
**For safety reasons, only one person per sled can ride in damp or wet conditions.
- Guests with reduced vision or blind people:
A ride without an accompanying person (from 16 years old / over 1.40 m) during normal operation
Unfortunately is not possible.
You can contact us by E-Mail before your visit – we will try to help if possible.
- Guests with impaired hearing or those who are deaf:
A descent without an accompanying person (from 16 years / over 1.40 m) during normal operation is not always possible without restrictions, as communication on the toboggan run between the individual riders can only take place verbally. There is therefore an increased risk of accidents if you have hearing impairments.
You can contact us by E-Mail before your visit – we will try to help if possible.
If a departure is possible at the time of your visit, you will receive written information with the rules for the Alpine Coaster at the ticket office when you purchase your ticket. When you get on the Alpine Coaster, you give this information to the boarding assistant with your signature, that you have read and understood the rules, so that they know that you understand the rules.
