Whether you're starting a hike in the Alps or simply enjoying the mountain panorama in one of Bavaria's beautiful mountain huts: There are three mountain railways available in the Ammergau Alps that will take you high up on the most beautiful tours.
Our mountain railways in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park
Piston chairlift
The Kolben chairlift, operated as a double chairlift, leads from the valley station in Oberammergau to the mountain station at Kolbensattel. Once you arrive at Kolbensattel, there is something for all ages: the rustic Kolbensattelhütte, a bike park with 6 trails, an adventure playground, two archery courses and the Alpine Coaster, the world's longest weatherproof toboggan run with magnetic brakes.
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Opening: 1992
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Length: 1764 m
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Journey time: approx. 12 minutes
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Elevation difference: 420 m (valley station: 850 m; mountain station: 1270 m)
Laber mountain railway
The nostalgic mountain railway takes you up to 1684 meters up the Laber, the local mountain of the Oberammergau region. It is the last large-cabin, two-cable gondola in the world still in operation. Enjoy the sun terrace of the mountain restaurant “Die Laberei” with a view of the Zugspitze or hike on safe paths to Soila See and the Ettaler Manndl.
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Opening: 1957
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Length: 2021 m
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Journey time: approx. 6 minutes
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Elevation difference: 784 m (valley station: 900 m; mountain station: 1684 m)
Hörnle suspension railway
The Hörnle suspension railway in Bad Kohlgrub takes you to Bad Kohlgrub's local mountain in just under 20 minutes. The suspension railway with swivel double seats is unique in the Alpine region and should definitely be ridden at least once. Once at the top you will find the catered DAV Hütte Hörnle Hütte, a breathtakingly wide view, various hiking routes and the Zeitberg am Hörnle.
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Opening: 1954
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Length: 1998 m
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Travel time: approx. 20 minutes
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Elevation difference: 485 m (valley station: 915 m; mountain station: 1400 m)