Worth the trip for the ascent alone: the Wengen Männlichen cable car scores extra points for the open-air balconies on the roof of its new cabins. From here, guests can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
Passengers access the balcony via a spiral staircase and can enjoy the unique panorama of the natural surroundings and majestic mountains throughout the journey. After a ten-minute trip, the cable car reaches the Männlichen upper station at 2,229 metres above sea level. Alternatively, a cable car from Grindelwald will get you there in 20 minutes. Once you reach the top, the panoramic view will take your breath away. It’s no wonder people say that the view of the big three – Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau – is more impressive from the Männlichen than from anywhere else. And the most comfortable place to enjoy it is definitely from a sun lounger outside the mountain inn.
In addition to numerous other themed hiking trails (Gemsenweg, Liselotteweg, Romantikweg, etc.), a short 30-minute “Royal Walk” trail takes you to the summit at 2,342 metres. On the way, visitors can discover more about this fantastic mountain world on seven information pillars.
Altitude:
2,342 metres above sea level
How to get there:
Open-air cable car from Wengen or cable car from Grindelwald
Journey time:
around 10 minutes from Wengen, around 20 minutes from Grindelwald
Attractions:
Liselotte themed trail, Royal Walk, starting point for countless hikes
Food and drink:
Männlichen mountain hut
Special comments:
Royal Ride: cable car with open-air balcony from Wengen to the Männlichen
Discounted mountain ascent with the Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard.
Buy your tickets on arrival at the station.
