Cross-Country Skiing with Children
With gentle trails, fun activities and plenty of fresh air, cross-country skiing in the Kinderregion is an ideal way for kids to burn off energy while staying active outdoors.
Read moreAnyone with a little Duracell bunny at home knows the drill: Kids seem to run on an unlimited power source. On the family-friendly cross-country skiing trails in the Kinderregion, they can finally put that energy to good use – gliding on skinny skis through quiet winter landscapes loop after loop until their legs finally really tire. Along the way, simple challenges keep things playful: spotting animal tracks, counting fir trees or trying to stay balanced on the next small decent.
Cafés along the trails and nearby mountain restaurants offer warm refreshments and a well-earned break. And for those, who are still not done by evening, selected routes remain open after dusk – just switch on your headlamp and power on.
Circuit Trail 2 km
Bolzli Adventure Trail
Learning through play – on the Bolzli adventure trail children gain their first cross-country skiing experience with mascot Bolzli.
Circuit Trail 2 km
Circuit Trail 2.8 km
Loipe Stoos Frotal
This famliy-friendly cross-country ski run features two short ascents and short descents – with breathtaking views of the Mythen.
Circuit Trail 2.8 km
Length 3 km
Moorlandschaft Rothenthurm
The 3-kilometer-long cross-country skiing trail is illuminated in the evenings, features only small ascents and beautiful views. Equipment can be rented at the shop.
Length 3 km
Circuit Trail 3 km 6 km
Loipe Weisslingen/Lendikon
This cross-country skiing area is not far from Zurich. The Lendikon track with its large and small loops offers something for athletes of all ages.
Circuit Trail 3 km 6 km
Length 4 km
Rietliloipe Fischenthal
In the upper Töss Valley, this easy trail runs flat through the Fischenthalerried nature reserve to Gibswil and back again on the other side of the valley.
Length 4 km
Length 8.3 km
Cross-Country Trail Elm
Views and stories – the trail runs almost flat through Elm and then climbs up to the edge of a forest, from where it continues to the Aeschen-stone.
Length 8.3 km
Length 10 km
Panorama Cross-Country Trail Grotzenbühl Braunwald
With Tödi, Hausstock and Ortstock in sight, families glide through snow-covered forests and extensive meadows in several loops.
Length 10 km
Length 10 km
Loipe Trachslau Einsiedeln
Glide across magical snowscapes: Flat terrain with an exciting adventure trail. Ideal for first cross-country skiing experiences with children.
Length 10 km
Length 11.5 km
Cross-Country Skiing on the Zugerberg
Cross-country ski enthusiasts who like a bit of a challenge can find some undulating trails on Zug’s home mountain, the Zugerberg. And the view of the spectacular Alpine panorama is an additional plus.
Length 11.5 km
Length 22 km
Cross-Country Trail Töditritt
Families glide toward the Tödi on routes ranging from easy to challenging. The 22 km trail winds through peaceful winter scenery and one section is lit at night by motion sensors.
Length 22 km
various routes
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.
various routes
Sledging with the Family
Family fun on the numerous sledge runs of the region, where the children's eyes sparkle with joy.
Skating in the Kinderregion
Gracious pirouettes or skating as fast as a lightning over the ice: Families are having lots of fun on the various ice rinks of the Kinderregion.
Winter Walks with Children
Crunch, crunch goes the snow – with rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes, families discover the quiet magic of winter on foot in the Kinderregion.
Indoor Pools for Families
It’s always worth a trip: The indoor pools in the Kinderregion are great for swimming, splashing around and diving.
Child-friendly Adventures in Winter
Winter time has so much to offer – even away from slopes, ice rinks and toboggans.
