Allmendhubelbahn
Funicular in Bernese Oberland in Switzerland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seilbahn Mürren-Allmendhubel (SMA), also Allmendhubelbahn, is a funicular in Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.
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| Allmendhubelbahn | |
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 lower station and cars at passing loop (2018) | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Seilbahn Mürren-Allmendhubel |
| Status | In operation |
| Owner | Schilthornbahn AG (since ca. 2001); Seilbahn Mürren-Allmendhubel AG (1912–1998) Sportbahnen Mürren AG (1998–ca. 2001) |
| Locale | Mürren, Switzerland |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 2 |
| Website | schilthorn.ch |
| Service | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Operator(s) | Schilthornbahn AG |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 16 December 1912 |
| Enhancements | 1999 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 536 metres (1,759 ft) |
| Number of tracks | 1 with passing loop |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge |
| Electrification | from opening |
| Highest elevation | 1,907 m (6,257 ft) |
| Maximum incline | 61% |
The Allmendhubelbahn was brought into service in 1912, in order to simplify trade with other communes. It was soon used by many tourists and mountain hikers, and in the winter by skiers. It begins in Mürren (at 46.5607°N 7.8928°E 1,650 m or 5,413 ft above sea level) with a maximum upward gradient of 61% up to the Allmendhubel (at 46.564°N 7.889°E 1,907 m or 6,257 ft). The 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) gauge line is 551 m (1,808 ft) long.
In 1999 the old red cars were replaced by new panoramic cars.
- Brawand, Hansruedi (2012), Seilbahn Mürren-Allmendhubel: das Herz von Mürren (in German), Krattigen: Prellbock Druck & Verlag, ISBN 978-3-907579-53-4
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