Revolutionary cable car to Schilthorn: world record and breathtaking views!

Revolutionary cable car to Schilthorn: world record and breathtaking views!

Stechelberg, Schweiz - The ambitious project "Schilthornbahn 20xx" brings a breath of fresh air to the tourism of the Bernese Oberland. On December 14, 2024, the first two sections of the new cable car connection between Stechelberg and Mürren were successfully put into operation. Particularly impressive: the route contains the steepest pendulum railway in the world with a record incline of almost 160 percent. The modern cabins with space for 85 people in less than four minutes overcome 775 meters of altitude. This innovation promises a significant shortening of the travel time and transports up to 800 people per hour. As Ingenieurmagazin.com , this new railway is not only intended for passengers, but also a masterpiece of the freight logistics. A special striker robot ensures that luggage and goods can be transported with the passengers.

pioneering work in cable car technology

With the first FunifiFiS system in Switzerland between Mürren and Birg, another innovative accent is set. This cable car offers a wide gear rope lane that guarantees high wind stability so that smooth operation is possible even in bad weather. The completion of the last sections is planned for 2026, which will enable the overall connection to the spectacular summit of the Schilthorn at 2,970 meters. This breathtaking view is of interest not only for mountain lovers, but also a significant step in modern cable car technology. With autonomous operating mechanisms that work with the help of cameras and sensors, the operation of the trains will be monitored in the future without constant staff, as vorarlberg.orf explained in detail.

The new cabins of the cable cars, which were developed in cooperation with Carvatech, not only offer space for 100 people, but also have a unique design with lowerable windows that enable unforgettable panoramic views. An innovative energy management system ensures resource-saving use of the systems, while working on the supporting and funding cables are continued in parallel to the operation of the first two lanes. The next stages are clearly scheduled: the FunifiFor route from Birg to Schilthorn will open in March 2025, followed by further sections until the project was completed in 2026.