Day trip to Stoos & world”s steepest funicular

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    rockoyster
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    24 January 2018 at 19:37:44 #874739

    Hi Linda,

    Unfortunately the funicular is not operating on the days you mention. It re-opens 28 April.

    The trips Lucas mentioned go via Brünnen and the cablecar from Morschach.

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    25 January 2018 at 9:16:15 #874740

    Ah yes, I forgot the darn thing is closed from April 3-28 for maintenance already! Shame as it just opened.

    When you check the timetable as I suggested it shows a cable car not the funicular on April 21 (in case you want to visit Stoos anyway but I’m guessing the funicular was the point!)

    Be careful with mountain transport in April and May as temporary closures happen – the timetable will show you the method of transport available though and if there are no alternatives to get there it will show “no connections available”.

    Happy travels

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    25 January 2018 at 14:08:47 #874741

    Thank you Lucas and Rockoyster for your assistance,

    Sorry to hear this news. Guess I will need to go with plan b ….go to Uetliberg via train, take the panoramic trail to Felsenegg and then take the cable car to Adliswill and train back to Zurich. Fingers crossed the weather will co-operate. Thanks again.

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    25 January 2018 at 17:10:51 #874742

    That’s a nice trip in Zurich! Have a read through our page on that trip here for more details.

    Happy travels!

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    26 January 2018 at 11:57:09 #874743

    Wonderful. Thanks again for all the help. This site is so helpful 🙂

    Adelaidean
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    27 January 2018 at 9:03:44 #874744

    what a great daytrip, thanks Lucas. Such a futuristic funicular, too.

    We had a fun cablecar ride in the Dolomites, not very modern but exciting…

    flic.kr/p/KjBHy4

    we called them the ‘coffin’ lifts LOL

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    27 January 2018 at 9:07:12 #874745

    I’ve always wanted to go to the Dolomites..one day soon I hope! That cable car would give me pause though….

    Adelaidean
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    27 January 2018 at 9:39:49 #874746

    It is so funny, Lucas, the cablecars don’t stop so there’s a guy who shoves you on board … you can’t move once in, either. And you really do get very close to the other person in that cablecar, so best it be someone you know well (or want to get to know well). 😀

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    31 January 2018 at 0:14:01 #874747

    Thanks for this trip report Lucas! I’ve been eagerly anticipating a report from someone who has experienced the ride on this funicular. It is definitely on my list for the future!

    Alpenrose

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    31 January 2018 at 7:29:45 #874748

    It was a nice trip – and a nice day trip from Zurich.

    It’s a shame a good portion of the trip is in a tunnel.

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    18 April 2018 at 17:57:57 #874749

    ok. so after looking at everyone posts and pics, i think i’m ready to retire here and be an expert like all of you guys! wow! My son is an aerospace engineer and he is going to absolutely love this place. Just the thought of what went in to the entire transportation system in Switzerland is jaw dropping. omg the Stoos Standseilbahn

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    5 May 2018 at 13:43:27 #874750

    Hi Lucas,

    Looks like an amazing trip it was. I plan to visit Stoos on this amazing funicular. When I check the railway timetable for this trip from Engelberg on sbb.ch, on the last leg it says

    Schwyz Stoosbahn (Talstation) -> Stoos using Funicular 22 with a trip duration of 8 minutes. Is this the funicular that you have photographed?

    Regards,

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    5 May 2018 at 15:51:00 #874751

    Hi NeoGlad,

    Yup it is. Don’t worry about the # (22 or 24 etc) you just want to funicular from Stoosbahn Talstation to Stoos. Have a good trip – it was fun!

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    5 May 2018 at 16:55:27 #874752

    Thanks Lucas. Looking forward to the trip.

    Dee Why
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    18 May 2018 at 2:53:17 #874753

    Much appreciate these stunning photos and vids (and info) including those posted by others. Will most definitely go there when I visit Switz in coming months.

    charwinelove
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    18 May 2018 at 9:24:33 #874754

    Altitude adjustment…..Jungfraujoch, or funicular, etc.,

    Our first higher altitude experience will be Mt. Rigi, then Gorregrnut in Zermatt, then Jungfrau and Schilthorn….any suggestions on preparations or things to do after if any altitude issues?

    Peterli
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    18 May 2018 at 15:03:04 #874755

    Hello.

    I think it would be best if you post your question in a new thread with your own title. You are far more likely to get responses that way.

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    19 May 2018 at 0:37:51 #874756

    A new thread is always best. 🙂 But quickly:

    Best thing to do to my knowledge is to simply return down the mountain if you are having any difficulties.
    It is often an issue for newborns or the elderly but have a look at the medical tips from Jungfraujoch’s website: https://www.jungfrau.c h/en-gb/faq/#7048

    Peterli
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    29 July 2018 at 6:16:34 #874757

    Hello people in this thread.

    I know the last post in this thread about the new Stoss funicular was over two months ago, but I just came across a new-posted video on VeeR.tv which is entitled ” Swiss Alps: the steepest funicular railway “. You can watch it at veer.tv/videos/swiss-alps-steepest-funicular-railway-197377 There is a nice commentary with Swiss music, and you can watch it all full screen by clicking on the two arrows at the bottom right of the video window.

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    29 July 2018 at 7:02:01 #874758

    Nice find Peter! That was a fun trip indeed!

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