🚞Stoosbahn – The World’s Steepest Funicular in Switzerland

#westerneurope Here’s a guide to **Stoos**, a scenic mountain village in central Switzerland known for its world-record funicular and stunning alpine activities: 🚡 What Is Stoos? Stoos is a **car‑free mountain village** perched at about **1,300 m** above sea level in the canton of Schwyz, above Lake Lucerne and Switzerland’s Muota Valley. With a tiny population and peaceful setting, it’s accessible only by mountain railways. 📈 Stoosbahn – The World’s Steepest Funicular * Connects Schwyz‑Schlattli (562 m) and Stoos (1,306 m) over 1,740 m, ascending 744 m. * Max incline of 110 % (47.7°), officially the world’s steepest funicular railway. * Ride time: 4–7 minutes, carrying up to 1,500 passengers/hour. * Cabins remain horizontal and level thanks to hydraulic rotation, making the steep ride comfortable at all times. * Opened in December 2017, replacing an older 1933 line. 🌄 What to Do in Stoos ✅ Hiking & Panoramas * The Klingenstock–Fronalpstock ridge hike (\~4 km) offers panoramic views of 10 lakes and the Alps, some sections equipped with chains for safety. It takes about 2 hours, starting from the Klingenstock chairlift station. * Panorama Walk: A gentler trail ending at Fronalpstock restaurant with playful additions like a goat petting zoo and scenic picnic spots—perfect for families. * Fronalp Trail: Cultural trail featuring alpine farm life exhibits like telescopes, milk churns, and plant info—around 2 hours long. ❄️ Winter Sports & Family Fun * In winter, Stoos offers: * 35 km of ski pistes, snowshoe and winter hiking trails * Toboggan and airboard runs * Cross-country skiing loops * A kids’ play area called "Fröneli’s Winterland" 🚆 Getting There & Tips From Schwyz train station, take a 20-minute bus to the Stoosbahn valley station, or drive—ample parking available at the base of the funicular Stoos. Alternatively, access Stoos via cable car from Morschach, which takes approximately 7 minutes up another 475 m. Stoosbahn ride is included with the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) or GA Travelcard. #switzerland #stoos #europe