The most beautiful cable cars in the world
Where to go for the most beautiful cable cars
Thanks to the cable cars and rack railways, have become accessible places previously available only by good climbers or hikers in good condition. The downside is of course the crowds and often damaged nature in these places. This does not change the fact that from these places are usually absolutely amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Let's take a look at the highest or most beautiful cableways and rack railways in the world
Cable car in the mountains of Jade Dragon
The highest cable car in China
Not far from the famous historic city of Lijiang you will find the beautiful mountains of the Snow Mountain Jade Dragon (Julong Xueshan). An amazing cable car will take you from the plateaus directly into the mountains. The upper station of the cable car lies at an altitude of 4,506 m above sea level. As it is the second highest cable car in the world (after that at Venezuelan Merida) continue reading
Klein Matterhorn
Highest point in Europe accessible by cable car
Klein Matterhorn (3,883 meters above sea level) is the highest point in Europe where you can go by cable car. It is a popular starting point for a four-thousand-meter Breithorn (4,164 meters above sea level). From Zermatt (1,608m) you will first reach the Furi, then the Trockener Steg (2,939m) and finally the Klein Matterhorn continue reading
Aiguille du Midi
Famous viewpoint on Mont Blanc
Aiguille du Midi (3,842 meters above sea level) is one of the highest places in Europe that you can reach without being climber. It is an amazing view point, not only on Mont Blanc. A funicular leading up to the summit starts in Chamonix. continue reading
Jungfraujoch pass
Pass with the highest train station in Europe
Jungfraujoch (3,471m asl) is a mountain pass in the Bernese Alps between the cantons of Bern and Valais. It is located at the lowest point of the mountain ridge between the mountains Mönch (4,107 m asl) and Jungfrau (4,158 m asl). From the pass rises the Sphinx mountain at the top of which is located a scientific observatory. The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. continue reading
Cable car on Langkawi Sky Bridge
Malaysia's most famous cable car
The starting point is the beautiful Oriental Village, from where the cable car leads directly to Sky Bridge. Before entering the lift you will find quite interesting attraction called SkyDome. Sky Bridge is a world unique bridge that was built only in 2004. It is 125 meters long and suspended on a 82 meter high pylon. The views of the beautiful rainforest landscape and Langkawi Island, surrounded by the blue ocean, are some of the most beautiful on the planet. continue reading
Sugarloaf Cable car
The most famous cable car in Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro, of course, the most beautiful view is the one from the statue of Christ. But if you want to try the most famous cable car in Brazil, go to Sugar Loaf. From its peak you can see virtually all of Rio, Christ the Savior, Copacabana and Tijuca National Park. continue reading
Schilthorn Cable Car
James Bond Cable Car
Schilthorn (2 970 m asl) is a beautiful scenic mountain from which you have the Bernese Alps in the palm of your hand. At the top of the mountain is the famous restaurant Piz Gloria, which appeared in a movie with the famous agent 007. The cable car leads to it from the village of Mürren located above the beautiful valley Lauterbrunnen continue reading
Gornergratbahn
Cog railway on Gornergrat
The timbered track opened in 1898 leading from Zermatt 1602m to Gornergrat 3100m with a length of 9.3km is a great tourist attraction, where you can see 29 alpine giants to the Monte Rosa massif with glacier. Other hikes can be made from here. It is advisable to leave by 8 am. continue reading
Pilatusbahn
The steepest rack track in the world
Pilatus (2,132 meters above sea level) is not in alpine conditions, a high mountain at all, although the elevation from Lake Alpnacher see (440 meters above sea level) is huge. This mountain massif is famous for the unique cogwheel, which is the steepest in the world. On the top there is a restaurant and many possibilities how to continue on the surrounding peaks continue reading
Montserrat Cable Car
The most famous Spanish cable car
About fifty kilometers northwest of Barcelona you will find the famous Montserrat pilgrimage site high in the mountains. Interesting is not only the monastery, but also a magnificent cable car, which you can get to it and above it you can take continue reading
Mittelallalin
Famous view of Allalinhorn
Mittelallalin (3,456 meters above sea level) is a mountain in the Wallis Alps, accessible by an underground cable car from Saas Fee. There is a restaurant and an ice cave and above all a beautiful view of the Allalinhorn (4,027 meters above sea level), which is one of the most easily accessible Alpine four thousanders. From the restaurant you can choose hiking and climbing routes of various lengths. continue reading
Teleferico cable cars in La Paz
City cable car at 4000 m above sea level
In the world's highest-ranked Bolivian capital, La Paz, you can take a network of cable cars – the so-called teleferico. You will find here 36 stations that will take you comfortably and for a few crowns from the city center, which is located in the basin (but still at 4000 m above sea level), to the edge of the basin to Palo Alto. continue reading
