Elm is a beautiful and fun mountain resort for families, with an alpine playground and fun activity trail. We always end our day with the 4 km kick scooter ride down the mountain. Elm has one of the prettiest scooter routes, with big mountain views the whole time.

We usually do the scooter run after doing the fun Riesenwald activity trail (aka Giant Forest) with the kids.

Tickets

To reach the scooter run, you need to ride a gondola up to the Ämpächli station. You can purchase a ticket that includes one way up the gondola and a scooter rental.

In 2024, this combo ticket cost CHF 24/adult, CHF 16/child. It includes your helmet.

See Elm website for current prices.

Scooters

At Elm you can ride two wheeled Trottinett kick scooters, which come in adult and child sizes. Children aged 9 can ride alone. Younger children can ride double with adult, better 5+.

Alternatively, you can rent a three-wheeled "Mountaincart," which my teens prefer. You must be at least 12 years old and 140 cm tall to ride the go carts.

How to get there

Elm is located in Switzerland and the gondola is just a few minutes past the village - see on Google Maps.

Open: The scooter run is usually open from early June thru October.