Graseckbahn, Aerial lift in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Graseckbahn is a cable car in Garmisch-Partenkirchen that spans across a steep gorge, linking the entrance of Partnachklamm with the mountain station at Graseck. The system covers a height difference and gives quick access to nearby hiking paths and viewpoints.
The cable car was built in 1953 and replaced a testing setup from 1947. It became the first automated small cable car system in the world and marks a milestone in mountain transport technology.
The cable car links visitors with mountain restaurants and provides entry to hiking paths across the Bavarian Alps. Many guests use the ride to step into the surrounding mountain landscape and enjoy traditional local food.
The ride is easily reached from the Partnachklamm entrance and provides simple access for visitors of different ages. Best conditions occur on clear days when views are optimal and the paths above are easy to walk.
The system uses a single support pillar anchored into the rock face instead of multiple conventional towers. This design was revolutionary at the time and still shows the creativity of engineers who found solutions for difficult mountain terrain.
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