Bäretswil ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Bäretswil is a ski area in Bäretswil, Zurich, Switzerland. Its 5 mapped downhill runs add up to 1.2 km, which ranks it #236 of 348 ski areas in Switzerland and gives it 0% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 244 m long.

Slopes at Bäretswil

About 65% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 35% intermediate and 0% advanced or expert, which makes Bäretswil a good choice for beginners and families.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 3 lifts: 2 rope tows, 1 button lift. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 712 m up to 841 m, a vertical drop of 129 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Bäretswil

The nearest airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 27 km away in a straight line — roughly 35 minutes by car; Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) is 55 km away. Nearby ski areas include Baeretswil, Ghöch (1.3 km), Bachtel and Steg (3.2 km), which together add 8 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.