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Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli - Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan

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Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli ski resort in Gstaad, Switzerland. Altitude 948 - 2011 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli - Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan, Switzerland
★★★★★3.9out of 5
2,011 м
top
1,063 м
Vertical drop
948 м
base
Total slopes
88.9 км
Lifts
16
Vertical drop
1,063 м
Longest run
6 км
Adult ski pass
€ 96 / day
Snowmaking
60 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:30
Trails by difficulty - 88.9 km total
Easy64.3 км · 72 %
Intermediate20.6 км · 23 %
Difficult4 км · 4 %
Longest run: Rinderberg-Zweisimmen - 6 км, vertical drop 1,063 м. Hardest run: Ostgrad West - 1.5 км, vertical drop 450 м.
Snowmaking: cover 60 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
89 SFr
96
Youth
72 SFr
78
Children
45 SFr
48
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

The Rinderberg / Saanerslochgrat / Horneggli ski resort can be accessed from St. Stephan and Zweisimmen in the Upper Simme Valley, as well as from Saanenmöser and Schoenried in the Saanenland region. Gstaad and Saanen, the main villages in the Gstaad destination, offer very good public transport connections to the winter sports resort. Most of the ski and snowboard slopes are rated easy. Sporting, intermediate slopes can mainly be found around Hornfluh near Schoenried. There are several more intermediate and difficult pistes on Rinderberg and from Parwengesattel to St. Stephan. A wide choice of mountain restaurants, cosy huts and ski bars invites visitors to relax at the Rinderberg / Saanerslochgrat / Horneggli ski resort. In addition to skiing, active visitors can enjoy a range of attractions, including snowparks, cross-country trails and a racetrack. In the valley villages of Schoenried, Saanenmöser, Zweisimmen and St. Stephan, the winter sports resort offers additional activities such as cross-country skiing, winter hiking and snowshoeing.

Worth knowing

The ski resort has pistes of all difficulty levels. The vast majority are easy slopes. The slopes are located around Rinderberg, Parwengesattel, Saanerslochgrat, Hornberg and Horneggli. The valley run passes through wide forest clearings and alpine meadows. In the upper section, you can find several slopes above the tree line and beautiful snowy pistes. The attractive "Mike von Grünigen Run", Funslope, ski-cross slope, public race course and BMW xDrive Skimovie round out the offer.

60% of the slopes have snowmaking.

There is a valley descent from the slopes. Valley runs lead to the villages of St. Stephan, Zweisimmen, Saanenmöser and Schoenried. The slopes have snowmaking, except for the valley run leading to St. Stephan.

Longest piste

The longest descent here is Rinderberg-Zweisimmen, 6 km long, with a vertical drop of 1063 m.

Most difficult piste

The most difficult is Ostgrad West, 1.5 km long, with a vertical drop of 450 m.

Ski routes

Rinderberg Ronda ski safari: an attractive circular route across three mountains and valleys.

Snowparks

Snowpark / fun park.

There is no halfpipe.

Features

Timed racetrack - free. At Rinderberg.

Skiline.

SkiMovie. Create and download your own ski video - free BMW xDrive Skimovie at Saanerslochgrat

Night skiing

The ski resort offers night skiing.

Gondolas take you from Zweisimmen and Saanenmöser to the ski resort. From Schoenried, a high-speed chairlift takes you up the mountain, while from St. Stephan, a slow 2-person chairlift takes you to the ski resort. Around Parwengesattel, Saanerslochgrat, Hornberg, Horneggli and Oeschseite, almost all lifts are high-speed chairlifts. T-bars and beginner lifts complete the lift selection at the Rinderberg / Saanerslochgrat / Horneggli ski resort.

How to get there

The Rinderberg / Saanerslochgrat / Horneggli - Zweisimmen / Saanenmöser / Schoenried / St. Stephan ski resort can be reached from Bern Airport in 1 hour. The most convenient option is to rent a car through the cars-scanner service.

Maps

Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli - Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
16 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 4Gondola lifts
  • 7Chairlifts
  • 5T-bars and platters
  • 3Magic carpets
Lifts in total
16
Capacity
18,510people/hour
Total lift length
22.1км
Newest lift: planned: Hornbergsesselbahn (Saanenwald-Hornfluh), 2027 г.Longest lift: Zweisimmen-Eggweid, 2,908 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

Video

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Phone
-
Coordinates
46.50558, 7.35695
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:30
Typical season
Mid-December - late March
Season
27 November 2026 - 4 April 2027
Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli - Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan

Mid · 1 480 м

Updated at 01:14

+10°Partly cloudyfeels like +10°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind4 km/hMET
Snow line3 000 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Rinderberg/Saanerslochgrat/Horneggli - Zweisimmen/Saanenmöser/Schönried/St. Stephan

Snowiest month:January- 97 cm
97Jan7 days
73Feb6 days
48Mar5 days
4,6Apr1 days
8,8Nov1 days
56Dec3 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Zweisimmen0.5 кмSchoenried0.4 кмSaanenmoeser0.4 кмGstaad7 кмSaanen5 кмSt. Stephan6 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 14 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for visiting the resort?
January and February are the snowiest months: average monthly snowfall is 97.3 cm in January and 73.2 cm in February. The figure drops to 48.1 cm in March and is 55.6 cm in December, so these months are also suitable for a trip, although there is usually less snow.
How much does a lift pass cost?
A day pass costs €96, or 89 SFr in the local currency. A junior pass costs €78, and a child pass costs €48.
How much does accommodation cost in the high season?
Accommodation starts at €390 per night in Zweisimmen, €423 in Saanenmöser and €1019 in Gstaad. Six hotels are listed in each of the first two villages, and five in Gstaad.
Where is the best place to stay?
Accommodation is available in Saanenmöser, Zweisimmen and Gstaad. The lowest listed hotel price is in Zweisimmen, while the widest choice among these options is in Saanenmöser and Zweisimmen, with six hotels each.
Is the resort suitable for beginners, and when do the lifts operate?
The resort is suitable for beginners: of the 88.9 km of pistes, 64.3 km are easy, 20.6 km are intermediate and 4 km are difficult. The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:30.

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