Cable railways, secret tip
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As if made by magic.
The path to the top is strenuous, those who save their energy for the summit will however, reach heaven. Technical miracles and the small and medium-sized 'Cable Railways Community of Interests' in Switzerland ensure that you will reach the high curves. Always, towards the sun
All Cableways in Switzerland
Specific cableways with a detailed description:
The path to the top is strenuous, those who save their energy for the summit will however, reach heaven. Technical miracles and the small and medium-sized 'Cable Railways Community of Interests' in Switzerland ensure that you will reach the high curves. Always, towards the sun
All Cableways in Switzerland Specific cableways with a detailed description:
Historic – and modern: The Jungfrau Railways are among the most famous in the world – chiefly because of the legendary cog railway from Kleine Scheidegg up to Jungfraujoch (3,454 m), the highest railway station in Europe.
Winter sports heaven:
The wide slopes on the Männlichen
stand for top-quality skiing and
snowboarding; the modern cable car
and gondola, for minimum waiting
times and maximum comfort.
Adelboden (Bernese Oberland)
The aerial cableway runs 600 meters up – past steep rock faces. From the gondola you will enjoy a spectacular vista onto the Engstligen Falls and a view over the entire Engstligen Valley in the direction of Frutigen.
Adelboden (Bernese Oberland)
Those are views! The Adelboden - Sillerenbühl cable railway gives you an all round view of the mountain and valley world from the 1974-metre high mountaintop.
Adliswil (Zurich (Region))
Besides the well-known train to the Üetliberg, the aerial cableway Adliswil - Felsenegg, south of Zürich, constitutes an additional link to the Albis chain and therefore to Zürich’s very own mountain.
Andermatt (Central Switzerland)
In Andermatt it goes up everywhere - up to the Gotthard Pass, the Oberalp, to Nätschen and on the Gütsch and of course, to the Gemsstock.
Arosa (Graubünden)
The Weisshorn is at 2,653 meters Arosa’s tallest mountain. A cable car takes you from the village via the 2,013-meter mid-station to the attractive viewing point on the summit.
Arth-Goldau / Vitznau (Central Switzerland)
The Rigi trains can look back on an interesting history, which has already filled thick volumes. Niklaus Riggenbach, the inventor of the cogwheel train performed pioneering work. The train from Vitznau overcomes on a stretch of 6975 meters an elevation gain of 1313 meters. The train from Arth-Goldau conquers a height difference of 1234 meters on the 8551-meter ride.
Bad Ragaz (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
From mountain train to mountain train, from lake to lake - the Five-Lakes-Hike on Mt Pizol is a classic and is considered one of Switzerland's most beautiful high Alpine tours. Pizol means high peak in Romansh but these days there is luckily a modern aerial cable car that brings one up to the 2227-meter-high summit.
Beatenberg (Bernese Oberland)
Take the Lake Thun ship from Beatenbucht to Beatenberg and then further on to the Niederhorn. In about 30 minutes by train you will reach a wonderful vantage point facing the Bernese Oberland’s triumvirate of mountains.
Berne (Schweizer Mittelland)
The road to Mount Gurten is barred to private cars. Bern’s very own mountain can be reached easily by the Gurten Train. From the 864-meter vantage point you can enjoy the view over the countryside and Bern, Switzerland’s capital city.
Berne (Schweizer Mittelland)
The cableway Marzili - Stadt Bern, called Marzilibahn for short, is a funicular train that links the Marzili quarter with the Old Town, Bern’s heart, which is found at a higher elevation.
Bettmeralp (Valais)
The first gondola train to the Bettmerhorn, built in 1975, has transported in its 20 years of operation over eight million guests. With the opening of its new 8-seater gondola train in 1996, the resort of Bettmeralp has set new standards – after all, the train is considered the most modern of its kind.
Blatten (Valais)
On its 1,767-meter route the cable car Blatten - Belalp climbs 763 meters and takes you to an area from where the entire Aletsch region can be seen.
Brienz (Bernese Oberland)
Ever since 1892, the summer months in Brienz have witnessed a hissing, huffing and puffing that are nonetheless pleasing to the ear, eye and nose.
Brienz (Bernese Oberland)
Although the funicular train has experienced many technical innovations and modernizations, it still radiates as much nostalgia and romance as 127 years ago.
Brigels/Breil (Graubünden)
The leisurely journey over the enormous meadow slope with scattered hay huts and cowsheds, in the holiday oasis of Brigels Waltensburg Andiast is rewarding.
Brülisau (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The Hoher Kasten has been accessible via an aerial cable car since 1964. In a few minutes one glides from Brülisau near Appenzell to the peak at 1,795 meters, famous for its modern revolving restaurant and panoramic view. The ride alone offers a fascinating view of the hills of Appenzellerland and the majestic Alpstein.
Bürgenstock (Central Switzerland)
It created an absolute sensation when the hotel and railroad pioneer Franz-Josef Bucher-Durrer built the Hammetschwand lift at the Bürgenberg in 1905.
Buttes (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The vacation and adventure region La Robella near Buttes in the Neuenburg Jura has its own train connection. The trains from the Neuenburg Train Station run hourly through the Val de Travers and end in the dreamy resort.
Capolago (Ticino)
The cogwheel train of Ferrovia Monte Generoso links the village of Capolago, located 274 meters above sea level on Lake Lugano, with the peak of the 1704-meter Monte Generoso via a 40-minute ride through untouched nature. A lovely panoramic view over lakes and mountains awaits you here.
Champéry (Valais)
In 1939, the first cable car between Champéry and Planachaux was built by "Téléphérique Champéry-Planachaux AG", and it was not replaced until 1987 by a new construction.
Charmey (Fribourg Region)
The "Rapido Sky" cable car takes visitors to Vounetz in 10 minutes. The mountain station lies at an altitude of 1617 metres in the “Dents Vertes” region and, in summer, is the starting point for many walks and mountain-bike tours. A special feature: from June to September a fondue can be enjoyed in the cable car every Saturday on an evening trip. In winter, Vounetz is a ski region (6 lifts).
Château-d'Oex (Lake Geneva Region)
From Dorf Château-d'Oex (Château-d'Oex Village) the aerial cable car glides over the Saane Valley. A chair lift then takes you to the foot of Rochers du Midi. The gentle landscape of Pays d'Enhaut as well as attractive packages make La Braye a family-friendly excursion destination.
Crans-Montana (Valais)
The massive glacier covering parts of the Wildstrubel chain of mountains measures about 10 square kilometers and is misnamed "Plaine Morte", which literally means "dead plain". At 3,000 metres above sea level, it may be reached from Montana by cable car.
