The Gelmer Cable Railway or Gelmerbahn is located in the Berner Oberland, southeast of Meiringen, in the canton of Bern. Gelmerbahn was originally built to transport heavy building materials for the Gelmer dam. With a gradient of 106%, it is one of the steepest passenger cableways in Europe and the best experience in Meiringen. If you're looking for even more thrills, we recommend sitting in the front.

Once you're at the top, take a hike around the turquoise-blue Gelmer lake or hike up to the Gelmerhütte. Most people just come to ride the Gelmerbahn and quickly see the lake, but hiking around Gelmer lake is one of the most beautiful hikes in Switzerland. If you plan to hike around the lake, we recommend 3 to 4 hours. If you are doing a short walk and picnic, 2-3 hours is probably enough.