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Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular, Bernese Oberland
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Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular

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Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular

Gelmersee is a turquoise alpine reservoir lake at 1,849 meters in the Grimsel area of the Bernese Oberland, reached by the Gelmerbahn -- Europe's steepest open funicular at a maximum gradient of 106% -- combining one of Switzerland's most thrilling railway rides with one of its most beautiful high-alpine lake settings, surrounded by raw granite landscapes and glacial peaks.

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Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular

Gelmersee is a turquoise alpine reservoir lake at 1,849 meters in the Grimsel area of the Bernese Oberland, reached by the Gelmerbahn -- Europe's steepest open funicular at a maximum gradient of 106% -- combining one of Switzerland's most thrilling railway rides with one of its most beautiful high-alpine lake settings, surrounded by raw granite landscapes and glacial peaks.

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Bernese Oberland
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FAQ about Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular

How do I get to Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular?
The nearest SBB station is .
Is Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular accessible for wheelchair users?
Unfortunately, Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular has limited wheelchair accessibility.
When is the best time to visit Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular?
Gelmersee -- Turquoise Reservoir Lake Reached by Europe's Steepest Open Funicular is best visited during . Weather relevance is low, so weather conditions are less of a concern.