Burgseilbahn Bad Lauterberg, Chairlift in Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Germany
Burgseilbahn Bad Lauterberg is a double chairlift opened in 1954 that runs from a valley station near the Kirchplatz in the town centre up to a mountain station near the Hausberg restaurant. It covers about 440 metres and climbs roughly 111 metres, with a maximum gradient of 63 percent.
The double chairlift opened on 4 August 1954, running from a valley station near the Kirchplatz in the town centre up to a station near the Hausberg mountain restaurant. It was renovated between 2000 and 2001. The lift still runs on its original 1954 motor, rated at 50 kW (68 hp).
The top station sits near the Berggaststätte Hausberg, a mountain restaurant by the summit of the Hausberg (about 420 m). The lift's name comes from the nearby Lutterberg castle site above Bad Lauterberg, and riders reach the upper slope in a few minutes before walking on to the viewpoints and the restaurant.
The lift operates from April to October daily except Mondays, between 10 AM and 6 PM, with adjusted hours from November through March. Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the path from the mountain station to the castle ruins crosses uneven ground.
The lift still runs on its original 1954 motor, rated at 50 kW (68 hp), which has powered every ascent since opening day. The 63 percent maximum gradient makes it one of Germany's steepest double chairlifts, climbing about 111 meters over roughly 440 meters of cable.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,654 contributors worldwide.