The steepest cogwheel railway in the world at Mount Pilatus
WEBCommissioned in 1889, a gradient of up to 48 percent, about 30 minutes travel time: that is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world in figures. Meter by meter it scales the way from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations.
Rack railway - Wikipedia
WEBA rack railway (also rack-and-pinion railway, cog railway, or cogwheel railway) is a steep grade railway with a toothed rack rail, usually between the running rails. The trains are fitted with one or more cog wheels or pinions that mesh with this rack rail.
Mount Pilatus Cogwheel Train and Cable Car - Switzerland Tourism
WEBEasily accessible by public transport from Lucerne, Mount Pilatus is the ideal adventure mountain for the entire family. The world’s steepest cog railway starts its climb at Alpnachstad and tackles a maximum gradient of 48 percent, thereby passing forests, meadows and rock faces.
Riding the Cogwheel Train to Jungfraujoch – the Complete Guide
WEBJun 25, 2015 · Riding the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, the 3,466 m peak in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, is one of the most sought after experiences. To reach the peak you not only get to enjoy the magnificent Jungfrau region near Interlaken, but also experience the Jungfraubahn, Europe’s highest-altitude railway.
Pilatus - steepest cogwheel railway in the world - Excursion
WEBThe world's steepest cogwheel railway runs from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm at 2,132 metres above sea level. Even the journey by boat puts you in holiday mode. Be enchanted by the magnificent panoramic view of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.
125 Years of the Pilatus Cogwheel Railway | Euromaxx - YouTube
WEBThe Pilatus Railway in Switzerland is the steepest cog railway in the world - and it's considered an engineering marvel. It leads from Lake Lucerne up to the...
Cogwheel railway – Technical details - Pilatus
WEBCogwheel railway – Technical details | | Pilatus Bahnen Lucerne Switzerland. To reduce waiting times, we recommend making a seat reservation for the cogwheel railway in advance at weekends and when the weather is fine.
Pilatus Railway - Wikipedia
WEBThe line runs from Alpnachstad, on Lake Alpnach, to a terminus near the Esel summit of Pilatus at an elevation of 2,073 m (6,801 ft), which makes it the highest railway in the canton of Obwalden and the second highest in Central Switzerland after the Furka line.
Discover the World’s Steepest Cogwheel Railway - Interesting …
WEBDec 28, 2016 · Connecting Alpnachstad on Lake Lucerne with its terminus at near the summit of Mount Pilatus, the Pilatus cogwheel railway holds the record as the steepest in the world.
Rochers-de-Naye cogwheel railroad - Switzerland Tourism
WEBRochers-de-Naye offers a unique panoramic view of the Swiss and French Alps: from the Eiger to Mont-Blanc and down to Lake Geneva – the cog railway takes guests up to an altitude of around 2,000m, where various experiences and opportunities for discovery begin.