Gelmerbahn – Europe's steepest open-top funicular railwayThrill seekers will find their buzz in the Haslital, on the Bernese side of the Grimsel Pass. Here, the open-carriage funicular railway ascends a gradient of up to 106%.
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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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