What is the steepest ride in Switzerland?

The Gelmerbahn's 106% gradient makes it Europe's steepest open-air funiculaire which definitely adds to the appeal of this unique attraction which very much resembles a rollercoaster...



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The Gelmerbahn is many things at once: a rollercoaster, a hidden gem, an attraction in an unbeatable high-alpine scenery, a super steep funiculaire, a gorgeous lake destination, a scenic backpack fondue spot and of course a ride of a lifetime.

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Gelmerbahn is the ultimate Alpine Rollercoaster The Gelmerbahn, built in 1926, only opened to the public in 2001 when the hydropower company that produces hydroelectricity from the dams near the Gelmerbahn and Grimsel pass decided to turn it into a tourist attraction.

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The longest alpine coaster in Switzerland is the Pradaschier coaster in Churwalden, near Davos. It's over 3 km long reaching speeds up to 40 km/hr.

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The two scariest roller coasters in the US are Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. Unlike other ride compilations, such as the 12 longest coasters, this list is somewhat subjective.

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Kingda Ka The minds behind the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey clearly understood this, as they combined speed and height to create the scariest roller coaster in the world. The Kingda Ka is the world's tallest roller coaster, reaching a staggering height of 456 feet.

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Topographically, the three most important summits of Switzerland are those of Monte Rosa (most elevated), the Finsteraarhorn (most prominent) and Piz Bernina (most isolated).

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A real adventure. A trip on the Gelmerbahn is an experience like no other, with a turquoise mountain lake awaiting you after the rattling 12-minute trip backwards up the mountain. With a gradient of 106 percent, it is undoubtedly the steepest open passenger funicular railway in Europe.

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Many adventurers reach this 13,015-foot view via the Eiger's treacherous North Face, a vertical mile of imposing limestone and black ice. It is the largest north-facing rock wall in the Alps, shaping climbing history, inspiring thrillers like The Eiger Sanction, and stealing 64 lives.

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TMNT Shellraiser at 121.5 degrees It tops the list by dropping a mere half of a degree more than the coasters that follow it.

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Baffin Island, Canada is home to Mount Thor, the world's tallest vertical cliff. In fact, it's steeper than vertical, with a 105-degree overhang.

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Takabisha — Fuji-Q Highland, Japan The world's steepest roller coaster may be one of the most terrifying two-minute experiences in the world.

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Yukon Striker will plummet riders going 80 mph 245 feet down to an underwater tunnel!

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Cannibal at Lagoon in Farmington, Utah This unusual ride features an elevator lift inside a darkened, 208-foot-tall silo followed by a 70 mph drop into an underground tunnel at a freaky 116 degrees. That's 26 degrees beyond straight down and the steepest coaster in the USA.

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The Top 20 Scariest Roller Coasters In America
  1. Kingda Ka — Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, New Jersey)
  2. Top Thrill Dragster/Top Thrill 2 — Cedar Point (Sandusky, Ohio) ...
  3. Fury 325 — Carowinds (Charlotte, North Carolina) ...
  4. Superman: Escape from Krypton — Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, California) ...


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Six Flags Great Adventure is an amusement park located approximately 20 miles southeast of Trenton in Jackson, New Jersey. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park complex is situated between New York City and Philadelphia and includes a water park named Hurricane Harbor.



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This is a definite must-do when in Switzerland. Easily accessible from either Zurich or Lucerne, getting on the Gelmerbahn isn't limited to just experiencing this extremely steep funicular ride. The lake at the top (Gelmersee) is a stunning revelation! We came on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all.

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