What is the steepest cable car in Switzerland?

During a short journey of just over three minutes, the Stoosbahn holds a world record with a gradient of 110%. This is the steepest funicular railway in the world.



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Gelmerbahn – Europe's steepest open-top funicular railway Thrill seekers will find their buzz in the Haslital, on the Bernese side of the Grimsel Pass.

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Description. Gelmerbahn in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, is the steepest funicular in Europe. It has an inclination of up to 106% and a 1,028m (3,373ft) long track. It takes you to the Gelmer Valley 1860m (6,102ft) above sea level, where you can enjoy some spectacular views.

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The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing between Switzerland and Italy opened in July 2023. The cable car journey links 9 different stations on the 90-minute trip. Beginning at 1,620m in Zermatt, it climbs to the incredible views of Klein Matterhorn at 3,883m.

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If you continue on with the cable car to Fisherman's Wharf, you'll go down a nice steep hill where you get a great view of Alcatraz. Where to sit: for the best views, sit on the right side on the way to Fisherman's Wharf, and on the left side heading back to Union Square. Takes about 20 minutes.

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The Gelmer Funicular is a cable railway in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.

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In 1899, the Chicago & Alton Railway company introduced the Alton Limited, “the handsomest train in the world,” to run an express service between Chicago and St. Louis. It consisted of six Pullman cars built in perfect symmetry: every car was the same length and height, and every window identical.

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