Lauterbrunnen–Mürren mountain railway, Mountain railway system in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
The Lauterbrunnen-Mürren railway is a two-part transport system combining an aerial cableway with a narrow-gauge mountain railway in the Bernese Alps. The cableway climbs from the valley floor to Grütschalp, where passengers transfer to the cogwheel railway that continues upward to Mürren.
The system opened in 1891 as one of the earliest mountain transport networks in the Swiss Alps. This project transformed the accessibility of the high altitude settlements and began the age of alpine tourism in the valley.
The railway links the valley with remote mountain settlements, serving as a lifeline for residents who live far above the towns below. Visitors can observe how locals depend on this connection for their daily routines and community life.
The full journey takes around 15-20 minutes, with frequent departures throughout the day from the valley station. The transfer between cableway and railway at Grütschalp station is straightforward and clearly marked for passengers.
A specialized cargo transfer device at Grütschalp station automatically moves goods between the cableway and railway systems. This ingenious solution exists because Mürren has no roads, making this the only way supplies reach the mountain village.
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