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Climbing to the Gelmersee lake with Gelmerbahn
Gelmersee (or Lake Gelmer) is a reservoir in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It is easily accessed by car, possible by public transportation but the connections are limited.
The main attraction is the ridiculously steep open-air funicular, which takes you up to the Gelmersee reservoir. Since the funicular only takes 24 people up at a time, they sell out fast, so you should buy advanced tickets online, more about that below.
Originally built to transport the heavy construction materials for the Gelmer dam, it is nowadays open for adventure-seeking hikers.
If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, this is exactly where you should be. With an inclination of up to 106%, this funicular is the steepest of its kind in Europe.
After the spectacular mountain ascent with the Gelmerbahn, the mountain walk around the Gelmersee starts. The hike is only 4.5km but the estimated hiking time is 2 hours so you can get a sense of the maximum pace the trail allows.
Anything you want to have you’ll need to bring. Unlike many other destinations, there is no restaurant or gift shop once you reach your destination. Bring a picnic lunch and let your feet dangle in the blue water.
The Gelmerbahn is open from May 26th to October 21st. Its hours are from 9 AM-4 PM in June, September, and October, and from 9 AM-5 PM in July and August.
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