Stoos Funicular & Fronalpstock
Stoosbahn / Fronalpstock
The world's steepest cable railway, with a gradient of 110%. After reaching the car-free mountain village of Stoos, continue to the summit for views of two lakes.
The Stoosbahn opened in 2017. Its maximum gradient is 110% (about 47.7°). The cars are rotating cylinders, so passengers stay level throughout the ride. Stoos is a car-free village on the mountain. From there, a chairlift takes you to Fronalpstock (1,922 metres), where you can see both Lake Lucerne and Lauerzersee. The Gratweg, a ridge trail linking Klingenstock and Fronalpstock, is popular in summer. It takes about 2.5 hours and includes exposed sections. From Lucerne, take the train to Schwyz in about 40 minutes, then a bus to the lower station.
Opening hours
Cable car operates year-round, approx. 07:00–23:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Brunnen
- Tell's Chapel
- Rütli Meadow
- Mount Rigi
- Lake Lucerne
- Bürgenstock & Hammetschwand Lift
- Stanserhorn
- Swiss Museum of Transport