# Bäretswil

Bäretswil is a ski area in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It has 3 lifts (1 platter, 2 rope tows mapped) and 1.2 km of marked pistes – 0.8 km easy, 0.4 km intermediate and 0 km difficult. The lifts reach 842 m above sea level; the lowest point is 712 m, a vertical drop of 130 m. Bäretswil railway station is 0.8 km from the valley lift.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Zurich |
| Municipality | Bäretswil |
| Villages | Bäretswil |
| Top elevation | 842 m |
| Base elevation | 712 m |
| Vertical drop | 130 m |
| Lifts | 3 (1 platter, 2 rope tows) |
| Pistes | 1.2 km (easy 0.8 km, intermediate 0.4 km, difficult 0 km, ski routes 0 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | none known |
| Railway station | Bäretswil (0.8 km) |
| Coordinates | 47.33945, 8.8635 |

## Lifts

- Skilift Steig – Platter, 439 m, 725→842 m
- Grizzly-Turbo – Rope tow, 134 m, 724→744 m
- Grizzly-Express – Rope tow, 111 m, 712→724 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Bäretswil have?**
Bäretswil has 3 lifts. Mapped in detail: 1 platter, 2 rope tows.

**How high is Bäretswil?**
The highest lift station is at 842 m and the lowest point at 712 m, giving a vertical drop of 130 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Bäretswil have?**
1.2 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 0.8 km blue, 0.4 km red and 0 km black.

**How much is a day pass at Bäretswil?**
Prices are published on the official website.

**Is there a live webcam for Bäretswil?**
No live webcam is known for this area yet.

**How do I get to Bäretswil by public transport?**
The nearest railway station is Bäretswil, 0.8 km from the valley lift.

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