GoldenPass-Line - Guide
from Lucerne - Interlaken - Spiez to Montreux

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line

Rail Travel Guide 'GoldenPass-Line'
from Lucerne via Interlaken - Spiez to Montreux

Travel Guide with Luzern - Pilatus - Sarnen - Giswil - Lungen - Brünigpass - Meiringen - Innertkirchen - Brienz - Oberried - Ringgenberg - Interlaken - Wilderswil - Jungfraujoch - Schilthorn - Leissigen - Spiez - Erlenbach - Därstetten - Oberwil - Boltigen - St. Stephan - Lenk - Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont - Château-d'Oex - Rossinière - Gruyères - Bulle - Broc - Montbovon - Montreux. Railroad linen Pilatus - Goldene Rundfahrt, Dampfzahnradbahn Brienz-Rothorn-Bahn, Zahnradbahn Jungfraujoch-Bahn, Seilbahn Schilthorn, Zahnradbahn Schynige-Platte-Bahn, Standseilbahn Reichenbachfall-Bahn, Seilbahn Stockhorn, Rocher-de-Naye, Standseilbahn Mont Pèlerin, Zahnradbahn Les Pléiades

The GoldenPass-Line is one of the most outstanding railway lines connecting the well-known places of Lucerne, Interlaken and Montreux. This trip presents an insight for the traveler into the life and culture of the country. The GoldenPass trains run several times a day all year round, and so the traveler may board and re-enter and get to know different people, languages ​​and mentalities on both sides of the 'Röstigraben'. Take your time, it`s worth it .. Our guide accompanies you on this exciting journey of discovery. The attractive and traditional route with the GoldenPass Panoramic trains takes you from Lake Lucerne to Lake Geneva. From Lucerne you cross the historic sites of the Obwalden region, climb Brünigpass on a section of gear drive, continue towards Lake Brienz, follow its shore to Interlaken and then continue along Lake Thun to Spiez and through Simmental to Zweisimmen. From Zweisimmen, the GoldenPass line meanders through the river valley of the Saane to the world-famous resort of Gstaad. Through the Pays d'Enhaut and Gruyère country, the route takes you over the ridge of the Vaud Prealps passing the Rochers-de-Naye and then descends to Lake Geneva and the town of Montreux.

The editorial team from GldenPass, Ingrid and Achim Walder from Walder-Verlag and Niklaus Mani fron GoldenPass-Line

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Bahnreiseführer: GoldenPass-Line vom Vierwaldstättersee zum Genfersee Dieser Reiseführer begleitet Sie auf einer spannenden Entdeckungsreise von Luzern über Interlaken, Spiez, Zweisimmen und Gstaad nach Montreux. Die attraktive und traditionsreiche Strecke führt Sie mit den GoldenPass-Panoramic-Zügen vom Vierwaldstättersee zum Genfersee. Von Luzern aus durchqueren Sie auf der GoldenPass-Linie die historischen Stätten der Region Obwalden, bewältigen den Brünigpass auf einem Zahnradabschnitt, fahren an verwitterten Chalets mit blumengeschmückten Fenstern dem Brienzersee entgegen und folgen seinem Ufer bis Interlaken. Weiter geht es entlang des Thunersees nach Spiez und durchs Simmental nach Zweisimmen. Ab Zweisimmen schlängelt sich die GoldenPass-Line durch das Flusstal, in dem sich die traditionellen Berner Bauernhäuser in ihrer intakten natürlichen Umgebung präsentieren, zum weltbekannten Ferienort Gstaad. Durch das Pays d’Enhaut und Greyerzer Land fährt die Strecke über den Kamm der Waadtländer Alpen mit den Rochers de Naye und windet sich durch die Rebhänge hinter zum Genfersee nach Montreux. Aus technischen Gründen ist heute noch mehrfach umzusteigen. Den östlichsten Teil der Strecke bildet die schmalspurige Brünig-Linie (Luzern - Brünigpass - Meiringen - Interlaken). Es folgt der normalspurige Abschnitt Interlaken - Spiez - Zweisimmen, der zur BLS gehört. Mit der wiederum schmalspurigen Montreux-Oberlandbahn (MOB) geht es schliesslig;lich von Zweisimmen über Gstaad - Montbovon nach Montreux am Genfer See. Auf den schmalspurigen Abschnitten werden Panoramazüge eingesetzt. Zwischen Zweisimmen und Interlaken verkehren die Züge der GoldenPass-Line ... Beim Walder-Verlag: Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - ISBN 978-3-936575-38-5 für 8,90 € portofrei

Lucerne on Lake Lucerne

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Luzern on Lake Lucerne

Lucerne on Lake Lucerne

The origins of the city of Lucerne date back to the 8th century, when the monastery of St. Leodegar was founded. Since 1332 Lucerne has belonged to the 'Swiss Confederation'. The main attractions are the picturesque old town with its historic 14th century town houses, Chapel Bridge - also dating from the 14th century-, Old Town Hall at Kornmarkt, historic Wine Market and “Hofkirche” St. Leodegar. Lucerne presents a number of museums to the visitor including the Rosengart Collection, the Richard Wagner Museum and the Swiss Museum of Transport.

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Pilatus and Golden Tour

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Pilatus und Goldene Rundfahrt

Pilatus and Golden Tour

Mount Pilatus (called the Lucerne “Hausberg”) has so many charming sides - you may experience them all together on the Golden Tour: From Lake Lucerne and Lucerne to Alpnachstad, the steepest cog railway of the world up to Mount Pilatus Kulm (2132m above sea level), the breathtaking panoramic view of the Central Swiss lakes, 73 mountain peaks and another spectacular highlight of your journey: By cable car and gondola down to Kriens.

Pilatus - Golden Tour: From Lucerne by cable car to Pilatus, by cog railway down to Alpnachstad and by boat back to Lucerne – wonderful! Mount Pilatus (called the Lucerne 'Hausberg') has so many charming sides,- you may experience them all together on the Golden Tour: From Lake Lucerne and Lucerne to Alpnachstad, the steepest cog railway of the world up to Mount Pilatus Kulm (2132m above sea level), alpine meadows, mountain streams, rock cliffs and, who knows, even ibex and chamois, alpine roses and gentians, the breathtaking panoramic view over the lakes of central Switzerland and of course the Alps - no less than 73 mountain peaks (you may count them all!)-, as well as delicious local specialties, à la carte menus and international delicacies in the Pilatus hotels and restaurants, and then to the highlight: Your trip by cable car and gondola down to Kriens, from where you can get back to Lucerne by bus No. 1 in about 15 minutes. Or would you like it the other way around?

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Luzern to Brünigpass

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Luzern zum Brünigpass

Railroad line GoldenPass from Luzern to Brünigpass

The railroad line from Lucerne to Interlaken was constructed in several sections between the end of the 18th century and 1916. From 1942 on the track has been passable for electric locomotives. The main station of Lucerne, an important railway junction in Switzerland, was rebuilt in 1991, after the old station was destroyed by a major fire in 1971. The main portal of the old Art Nouveau railway station could be saved and stands out as an archway on the station square today. Passing the picturesque small lake Wichelsee, the route reaches Sarnen.

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Sarnen - Kanton Obwalden

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Sarnen - Kanton Obwalden

Sarnen - Kanton Obwalden

Sarnen, the capital of the half-canton of Obwalden, offers its visitors many outstanding sights. On the way to Sachseln you may visit the hermitage of Brother Klaus, the Swiss patron saint.

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Giswil - Kanton Obwalden

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Giswil - Kanton Obwalden

Giswil - Kanton Obwalden

Passing silent lake Sarnersee, there is a good view of the heights of Schwendi Mountain on the other side before the train reaches the town of Giswil with Rudenz ruin.

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Lungen - Kanton Obwalden

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Lungen - Kanton Obwalden

Lungen - Kanton Obwalden

The route leads uphill through sparse coniferous forest and passes the mountain crest of Kaiserstuhl, which separates the Sarner Valley and the 200 m higher Lungern Valley and Lungernsee with its water glimmering in green. The picturesque village of Lungern is situated at the southern end of the lake at the beginning of Brünig Pass.

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Brünigpass - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Brünigpass

Brünigpass - Kanton Bern

Brünig Pass separates the cantons of Obwalden and Bern. The railway line culminates at 1008 meters above sea level with rack sections on both sides. Previously, the steam locomotives had to be turned around at the highest point of the pass.

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Meiringen - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Meiringen im Berner Oberland

Meiringen - Kanton Bern

Meiringen offers many attractions. The parish church of St.Michael with its excavations and the medieval tower of the castle ruin Resti are worth a visit. The Reichenbach Falls train leads to Reichenbach Falls, 244m above the valley floor, made famous by Sir Arthur Conan Coyle, whose fictional character Sherlock Holmes died here.

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Cable car - Reichenbachfall-Bahn - Kanton Bern

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Meiringen - Reichenbachfall-Bahn

Meiringen - Reichenbachfall-Bahn

Built in 1899, this nostalgic cable car with its faithful copy of the original wooden car goes high up in the air. Not far from the mountain station, three viewing terraces offer a breathtaking view of the waterfall and Haslital. For Sherlock Holmes fans, this excursion is compulsory: Here, the detective challenged his arch-enemy to a final fight - the violent scuffle ended with his fall into the roaring depths of this waterfall!

Cable car - Reichenbachfall Bahn Not far from Meiringen the valley station of the Reichenbachfall cable car is situated at 600m above sea level. With a distance of 707m, it goes high up with a difference in altitude of 244m with a gradient of 617‰. The mountain station is located at 844m above sea level at the top of Reichenbach Falls, which became famous by the novel character of Sherlock Holmes created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Reichenbach Falls is a 300m high cascade of seven waterfalls in the course of Reichenbach creek. Its thunderous waters showed the way to the engineers when they constructed the rails for a cable car in 1899. Right next to the wild stream and the mighty Reichenbach Falls, the nostalgic cable car with its faithful copy of the original 24 seats wooden car goes upwards.

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Railroad line from Meiringen to Innertkirchen

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Meiringen nach Innertkirchen

Railroad line from Meiringen to Innertkirchen

A private train runs from Meiringen to Innertkirchen. Shortly after Meiringen, the train reaches the Aare Gorge, which is bypassed with the help of the approximately 1,500 m long Kirchettunnel. At the exit of the Aare Gorge eastern tunnel station, travelers may make out an imposing glacier mill and a suspension bridge across the river.

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Innertkirchen - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Innertkirchen im Berner Oberland

Innertkirchen - Kanton Bern

In Innertkirchen the Gelmerbahn, the steepest funicular in Europe, leads to lake Gelmersee (1,850m) in the midst of a magnificent mountain panorama. The mountain village of Innertkirchen at the foot of the Alpine passes Grimsel and Susten is an excellent starting point for exploring the Aare Gorge and the nearby Gauligletscher.

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Meiringen to Interlaken

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Meiringen nach Interlaken

Railroad line GoldenPass from Meiringen to Interlaken

As the journey continues travelers will get a good overview of Lake Brienz and, on the opposite side of the lake, of the 14 cascades of Giessbach Falls. The train crosses a long steel bridge and then follows the shoreline again.

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Brienz - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Brienz im Berner Oberland

Brienz - Kanton Bern

The village of Brienz, which was first documented in 1146, is located at an idyllic site on the northern shore of the lake. During a trip on Lake Brienz, you can enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, well-known Giessbach Falls and historic Grand Hotel Giessbach, which can be reached via a footpath or the funicular railway.

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Brienz - steam powered cog railway Brienz Rothorn

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Brienz - steam powered cog railway Brienz Rothorn

Brienz - steam powered cog railway Brienz Rothorn

With a distance of 7.6km, the steam cog railway climbs up to the mountain station Rothorn Kulm at 2,244m with its magnificent 360° panorama. The one-hour drive passing the station Planalp at 1341m above sea level always offers changing impressions and fantastic views.

Guide steam powered cog railway Brienz Rothorn On 31 October 1891, the first steam locomotive arrived at the summit of Brienzer Rothorn. The opening of the railroad company took place on June 17, 1892 and until 1914 the steam trains regularly went up to Brienzer Rothorn during the summer months. At the outbreak of the First World War, the operation had to be stopped and could not be resumed until 1931, after 16 years of shutdown. In the meantime, the Brienz Rothorn Bahn had become the only steam cog railway in Switzerland, all others had been electrified. In the years to come the value of the Brienzer Rothorn Steam Cog Railway has been recognized and appreciated. Today, it is a vivid reminder of the bygone era of steam engines. Directly from the train station, the track rises steeply uphill through a bright deciduous forest, tunnels with viewing windows and coniferous forest before arriving at Planalp station. Here, the water tanks are refilled. Over alpine pastures ...

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Oberried - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Oberried im Berner Oberland

Oberried - Kanton Bern

Oberried on the sunny side of Lake Brienz forms the interface between the Alpine region Brienz-Meiringen-Hasliberg and the Jungfrau region. Thanks to this central location, a lot of different sights of both regions can be visited.

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Ringgenberg - Kanton Bern

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Ringgenberg im Berner Oberland

Ringgenberg - Kanton Bern

Worth a visit are the castle church, built in 1671 in the castle ruins belonging to the Lords of Ringgenberg, as well as Schadburg ruins and the church ruins in the neighboring village of Goldswil.

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Interlaken - Kanton Bern

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Interlaken im Berner Oberland

Interlaken - Kanton Bern

Interlaken is situated on a flood plain between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, at the foot of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The cultural and historical sights of the place, that was first mentioned in 1133, include the Town Hall Square Unterseen, the casino with the magnificent casino gardens as well as the former monastery area with the castle - built in 1748 -, the castle church and the provost.

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Wilderswil - Cog Railway Schynige Platte - Kanton Bern

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Wilderswil - Cog Railway Schynige Platte

From Wilderswil a cog railway goes up to the 1.987m high mountain station of Mount Schynige Platte, which allows a magnificent view down to Interlaken and over the entire Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau Region

Guide Cog Railway Schynige Platte Climbing Schynige Platte by cog railway feels like being in 'Belle Epoque'. From Wilderswil Station at 584m above sea level the nostalgic railway follows a seven kilometer route up to Schynige Platte at 1987m above sea level; the trip takes 50 minutes. The mountain offers a beautiful view of Interlaken, Brienzersee, Thunersee as well as the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau Region. The railway carriages with their wooden benches dating from the 19th century are reminiscences of bygone times. The Schynige-Platte-Bahn (SPB) in the Bernese Oberland is a cog railway with a track width of 800mm and works with System Riggenbach-Pauli. The route was opened on June 14 1893 and electrified in 1914. The locomotives from those days have been in daily use up until today. The average gradient of the railway is 19%, its steepest gradient is 25%. The smallest curve radius is 60 meters. Also today there are daily rides ...

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Jungfraujoch Bahn - Kanton Bern

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Jungfraujoch Bahn

Jungfraujoch Bahn - Kanton Bern

The approximately 9 km long rack railway of the Jungfrau Railway leads from Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch. The tunnel stations Eigerwand and Eismeer allow an overwhelming view of the cliffs of the Eiger North Face, the Männlichen, the Bernese Oberland and Eiger Glacier. The terminus Jungfraujoch at an altitude of 3,454 m is the highest railway station in Europe known as 'Top of Europe'. Visitors to the 3,471 m high Jungfraujoch can expect a unique high-alpine landscape.

Guide Train Ride up to Jungfraujoch The highlight of every trip to Switzerland is Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. Europe's highest railway station is 3454 meters above sea level. The visitors will discover a high-alpine wonderland of ice, snow and rock, which they can admire from viewing platforms, on the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. On fine days, the view extends north to the Vosges and the Black Forest. Towards the south, the mighty ice stream of the Aletsch Glacier seems to flow straight through the rocky peaks of the Bernese Alps. The mighty peaks of the Valais Alps rise in the south to an even higher altitude than the Bernese Alps. An experience of a special kind is the train journey from Interlaken via Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen to the Jungfraujoch, which takes the traveler right through the rocks of Mount Eiger and Mount Mönch. At the halfway stations Eismeer and Eigerwand, visitors can enjoy the extraordinary view through the windows in the rock face ...

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Schilthorn Bahn - Kanton Bern

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Schilthorn Bahn

Schilthorn Bahn - Kanton Bern

First, a cable car takes the travelers to the mountain station Grütschalp and opens the view to the opposite side of the valley with the village of Wengen, Kleine Scheidegg pass and the mighty peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Now another train follows the steep slope of the Lauterbrunnen valley to Mürren. From the valley station of the Schilthorn cable car, the cable car takes you to 2,970m high Schilthorn in about 30 minutes. The magnificent view out of the cable car is surpassed by the unique 360​​° panorama on the summit with a view of the entire Jungfrau Region.

Guide Train from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen - Mürren - Schilthorn - Piz Gloria A special mountain experience is the day trip from Interlaken to Schilthorn. Enjoy the view of a magnificent Alpine panorama with over 200 mountain peaks and the UNESCO World Heritage of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. In fair weather the view sweeps over half of Switzerland, ranging from the picturesque Lake Thun and the Mittelland to the extensive mountain ranges of the Jura Mountains, the French Mont Blanc Massif and the Black Forest. If you are tired of looking around from the large observation deck, enjoy a unique James Bond 007 breakfast or a fine lunch in the world's first mountain revolving restaurant. The excursion starts in Interlaken with the Bernese Oberland Railway to Lauterbrunnen. Here you have to change to the PostBus to Stechelberg. In 32 minutes from there, you can comfortably float in the panoramic aerial cableway from the valley ...

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Interlaken to Spiez

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Interlaken nach Spiez

Railroad line GoldenPass from Interlaken to Spiez

Some different railway companies and gauges meet at the station of Interlaken-East: The Brünigbahn SBB and the Bernese Oberland Railway with 1000m narrow gauge and the Bern-Lötschberg Railway with 1435mm standard gauge. Therefore, you have to change to another train. The journey now leads along Lake Thun to Spiez.

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Leissigen - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Leissigen im Berner Oberland

Leissigen - Kanton Bern

The memorial for well-known Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler, the 'Alte Säge Leissigen' and the striking church are worth visiting at Leissingen.

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Navigating Brienzer- and Thunersee

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Navigating Brienzer- and Thunersee

Navigating Brienzer- and Thunersee

Enjoy the marvelous view of the imposing mountains, historic castles and romantic lakeside towns on both sides of the lakes during the cruise. Combine the journey with a fine meal on board or experience an unforgettable sunset when taking an evening cruise.

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Spiez - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Spiez im Berner Oberland

Spiez - Kanton Bern

The picturesque town of Spiez is situated between Lake Thun and the hills of Hondrichshöhen. Popular attractions in the small town are Spiez Castle, built in the 10th and 11th century and known as 'Goldener Hof am Wendelsee', as well as the late romanic castle church.

Guide Niesen - Lookout-point above Thunersee Niesen is a well-known excursion mountain in the Bernese Oberland and a landmark of the Thunersee region. Its peak is 2,362m above sea level. The valley station is located in Mülenen next to the station of the Lötschbergbahn. In two sections, this longest funicular in the world leads from 693m above sea level up to its final station at 2,336m. The first project was planned to be a cog railway from Wimmis. But in 1908 a funicular was built from Mülenen up to the top of Niesen and was opened in 1910. In addition to the train, the restaurant with the Berghaus on the summit attracts numerous guests during the 205-day lasting summer season. Mount Niesen is a popular destination for athletes, and when the funicular is open in the evenings on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, many athletes run up the mountain for training. The stairs along the route of the Niesenbahn count 11,674 steps; it has been placed in the 'Guinness Book of Records' as the longest staircase ...

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Spiez to Zweisimmen

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Spiez nach Zweisimmen

Railroad line GoldenPass from Spiez to Zweisimmen

From Spiez, the journey continues southwest by the Simmentalbahn, past vineyards with the grapes of the very rare and very popular Spiez wine. On the right side there are the reservoirs of the Bernese Powerplant.

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Erlenbach - Stockhorn - Cable Car - Kanton Bern

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Erlenbach - Stockhorn-Seilbahn im Berner Oberland

Erlenbach - Stockhorn - Cable Car - Kanton Bern

In Erlenbach worth in addition to the visit to the church with magnificent murals from the year 1420, a trip by cable car to Stockhorn.

Guide Stockhorn - Cable Car - Kanton Bern Stockhorn is a 2'190m high mountain in the Bernese Oberland and the highest peak of the Stockhorn chain. It`s characteristic for a striking almost vertically rising rock plate and looks wide or pointed up into the sky depending on the viewing angle. The mountain chain of the Voralpen with Mount Stockhorn is approximately 13km long and separates the Simmental in the south from the Stockental in the north. It begins at Reutigen, where the Simme separates the mountain chain from Mount Burgfluh and Mount Niesen. In Erlenbach in Simmental the Stockhorn-Cable Car goes straight up to the summit. A 70m long and wheelchair accessible tunnel leads to the panorama observation deck, which was opened in 2013. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Thun, the Mittelland and on fair days the Jura, the Vosges and the Black Forest. On the Simmental side, not far from the summit, there are two small mountain lakes, ...

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Därstetten - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Därstetten im Berner Oberland

Därstetten - Kanton Bern

Passing a covered wooden bridge, the train reaches Därstetten. This community presents a number of cultural attractions, including the Knutti House, one of the most beautiful and important farmhouses in Simmental, the Church of St. Mary and a few remaining ruins of Weissenburg Castle.

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Oberwil - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Oberwil im Berner Oberland

Oberwil - Kanton Bern

In Oberwil, the Mauritius church with its beautiful murals and the ruins of Heidenmauer Castle have been saved from decay.

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Boltigen -Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Boltigen im Berner Oberland

Boltigen - Kanton Bern

The route leads on through two short tunnels along the slope to Boltigen. The Alemannic name refers to nearby Jaunpass, which connects the Gruyère region with Simmental. In addition to the interesting local historic museum, the church of St. Mauritius is worth a visit.

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Zweisimmen to Lenk

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Zweisimmen nach Lenk

Railroad line GoldenPass from Zweisimmen to Lenk

Since 1912, the trains have been rolling on this 13km long route from Zweisimmen to Lenk in the upper Simmental. Once it was planned to continue the train via Adelboden through the Engstligental to Frutigen, but this was not put into effect.

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St. Stephan - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - St. Stephan im Berner Oberland

St. Stephan - Kanton Bern

The pretty little town of St. Stephan lies between Zweisimmen and Lenk in the Upper Simmental. The traveler may enjoy attractions such as St. Stephen's Church with beautiful murals and well-preserved Simmentaler Ständer block buildings such as Perren House.

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Lenk - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Lenk im Berner Oberland

Lenk - Kanton Bern

At the upper end of Simmental Valley 3'243m high Wildstrubel marks a wonderful panoramic view. Lenk at the foot of the massif has been known as a popular spa since the 18^th century thanks to its sulfur and iron mineral springs.

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Zweisimmen to Gstaad

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Zweisimmen nach Gstaad

Railroad line GoldenPass from Zweisimmen to Gstaad

During the journey, the magnificent panorama of the mountains and valleys is ever present. On the way to Schönried railway station the route crosses its highest point and opens the view to the mountain panorama of Saanenland. With a view of Mount Rübli, Mount Gummfluh and the mountains above Les Diablerets, after running some magnificent panoramic curves, the route ends down at Gstaad .

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Gstaad - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Kanton Bern

Gstaad - Kanton Bern

The sophisticated resort of Gstaad is a world-famous ski resort offering an extensive ski area. In addition to magnificent hotel buildings, such as the 'Hotel Palace', the chalets impress with their typical regional wood construction. The Menuhin music festival in summer, Country Night Gstaad in September and the Gstaad Tennis Tournament have become visitor attractions.

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Col du Pillon -Cable car Glacier 3ooo

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Col du Pillon -Cable car Glacier 3ooo

Col du Pillon -Cable car Glacier 3ooo

Glacier 3000 is the attraction of the region . A cable car from Col du Pillon climbs up to the top of this incomparable vantage point. The mountain restaurant was designed by star architect Mario Botta.

Guide Glacier 3ooo - magnificent panoramic views in Bernese Oberland The mountain and glacier region around Gstaad and Les Diablerets, where the international jet set meets in winter, is world famous. Glacier 3000 completes the jet set´s expectations in a special way. From  Col du Pillon (1546m asl) the spectacular aerial cableway takes you past the intermediate station Cabane on  Gemskopf  to the mountain station below the summit of  Scex Rouge (2971m) in 15 minutes. Station and restaurant have been designed by star architect Mario Botta. The unique glacier region offers many opportunities for summer and winter activities. The viewpoint above the restaurant provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Swiss mountains. At  Quille du Diable,  that can be reached via  a hiking trail or the snow bus across the glacier, the rockface drops vertically several hundred meters down to the bottom of Derborance valley in  canton  Valais.

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Gstaad to Montbovon

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Gstaad noch Montbovon

Railroad line GoldenPass from Gstaad to Montbovon

The train journey takes you across the so-called Röstigraben from German- to French-speaking Switzerland and from the canton of Fribourg to the canton of Vaud.

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Saanen - Kanton Bern

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Saanen im Berner Oberland

Saanen - Kanton Bern

Saanen, first mentioned in 1228, is the capital of Saanenland in the western Bernese Oberland. The name of the village bears the same name as the river passing through it, the Saane. Worth seeing are Mauritius Church, various chapels and the museum of Saanen Country.

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Rougemont - Kanton Waadt

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Rougemont im Kanton Waadt

Rougemont - Kanton Waadt

Romanesque Parts of the former priory church are preserved in the reformed church of Rougemont. Next to it a castle for the Berne governors was built in the 16th century. The wooden houses dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries present beautiful facades with inscriptions, paintings and carvings.

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Château-d'Oex - Kanton Waadt

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Château-d'Oex im Kanton Waadt

Château-d'Oex - Kanton Waadt

Château-d'Oex is located in a beautiful alpine countryside. Typical of the place are the old decorated chalets. Especially worth seeing is the castle church of St. Donat. Thanks to its favorable climate, Château-d'Oex has become a hot-air ballooning metropolis.

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Rossinière - Kanton Waadt

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Château-d'Oex im Kanton Waadt

Rossinière - Kanton Waadt

Rossinière presents many interesting buildings, such as the church, the clock tower, the Chalet de La Place and the Grand Chalet, one of the largest historic wooden houses in Switzerland with richly decorated façades. When the Grand Chalet was a hotel, the writer Victor Hugo stayed here overnight.

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Chocolate Train from Montreux to Broc

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Chocolate Train from GoldenPass Montreux to Broc

Chocolate Train from GoldenPass Montreux to Broc

The famous chocolate train starts in Montreux and takes the traveler to the Gruyère region, where the fine Cailler chocolate and of course the Gruyère cheese come from. Exclusively first class in 'Belle Epoque' Pullman cars from 1915 and / or in modern panoramic cars, the trip first goes to Gruyères to visit the picturesque town and the cheese dairy. How chocolate is made can be experienced at Maison Cailler in Broc together with a film show and a tasting tour.

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Gruyères - Kanton Fribourg

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Gruyères im Kanton Fribourg

Gruyères - Kanton Fribourg

The medieval town of Gruyères, with its imposing Château de Gruyères and Saint-Théodule Church, casts a spell on the visitors with its charm and picturesque architecture. The only street in town, the Marktgasse, is framed by two impressive rows of houses from the 15th to the 17th century.

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Bulle - Kanton Fribourg

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Bulle im Kanton Fribourg

Bulle - Kanton Fribourg

The imposing castle with its mighty main tower and the ring wall with attached corner towers dominates the picturesque town of Bulle. The central town square is surrounded by the town hall, the market hall and the church of St. Pierre-aux-Liens

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Broc - Kanton Fribourg

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Broc im Kanton Fribourg

Broc - Kanton Fribourg

Broc is famous for its 'Maison Cailler' chocolate factory, but it also boasts other attractions, such as the 14th-century Chateau d'En-Bas, the 17th-century church of Saint-Blaise Chapel Notre-Dame des Marches and the ruins of Montsalvens Castle at the beginning of Jaunbachtal.

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Railroad line GoldenPass from Montbovon to Montreux

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Railroad line von Montbovon nach Montreux

Railroad line GoldenPass from Montbovon to Montreux

After Montbovon, the train crosses the Hongrin Gorge and winds up the slope in a sharp bend. To the right there is a beautiful view of the Gruyère valley. After leaving the Jamantunnel, you have a first magnificent view of Lake Geneva with the Savoy Alps as a backdrop. In wide loops and sharp bends, the train meanders down to Montreux on Lake Geneva.

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Montreux on Lake Geneva - Kanton Waadt

Guide GoldenPass-Line - Montreux on Lake Geneva - Kanton Waadt

Montreux on Lake Geneva - Kanton Waadt

The sophisticated and exclusive Montreux on Lake Geneva is known for its mild climate, the subtropical vegetation and the magnificent Alpine panorama. Worth seeing are the parish church of St. Vincent, Castle Chatelard with the mighty main tower and the nearby Chillon Castle situated on a rock in Lake Geneva.

By paddlesteamer crossing Lake Geneva At Geneva, where Rhône river leaves Lake Geneva, we board a Belle Epoque paddlesteamer of Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Lac Léman (CGN). Unfortunately, many paddle steamers have been taken out of service and scrapped in recent years. On Lake Geneva, however, some are still in good working condition today and so you can travel like people in the 'good old days' did. With a favorable timetable, you can travel from Geneva to Lausanne on one day and, after a short stay, catch the paddle steamer for the journey from Lausanne to Montreux and back. You will experience a day with attractive views of the towns and cities, numerous castles and private villas as well as the mountains surrounding the lake. Especially impressive is the journey along the wine terraces of the Lavaux from Lausanne to Vevey. The final highlight is the mighty castle of Chillon, towering up from the lake.

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Train station Montreux

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Montreux - Zahnradbahn Rochers-de-Naye

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Montreux - Cog Railway Rochers-de-Naye

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Montreux - Cog Railway Rochers-de-Naye

Montreux – Cog Railway Rochers-de-Naye

The cog railway up to the 2,042m high Rochers-de-Naye, the distinctive mountain of Montreux, follows its track across the middle of the old town and the former village of Les Planches with its narrow streets. The route offers beautiful views of Lake Geneva and Chillon Castle. After passing some woodland, the panorama opens up to the west in the direction of Swiss Jura and the surrounding mountain peaks. Alpine Garden, marmot park, mountain and rock restaurant as well as original Mongolian yurts await visitors at the mountain station.

Guide Cog Railway Rochers-de-Naye The cog railway up to Rochers-de-Naye at 2042m above sea level leaves opposite to the tracks of the SBB and the GoldenPass line. It is equipped with gear transmission of System Abt. This 800mm gauge track is operated today by the MGN; this railway company was founded in 1987 as a merger of Chemin de Fer Montreux-Glion (MGl) and the Chemin de Fer Glion - Rochers -de-Naye (GN). Since 1892, a steam-powered cog railway has run from Glion to this lookout mountain. The feeder funicular Territet-Glion was the first mountain railway in French-speaking Switzerland and has been operating since 1883. The hoteliers of Montreux wanted to take a share in the success of the line and strongly voted for a connection from the Montreux train station to Glion. This electrified line was opened in 1909. Chemin de Fer Montreux - Glion - Rochers-de-Naye ...

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Rack railway to Les Pléiades

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Vevey - Blonay - Zahnradbahn nach Les Pléiades

Cog Railway to Les Pléiades

The route to Les Pléiades runs across the suburbs of Vevey, overlooking the beautiful park of the Baroque castle of Hauteville. Passing through St. Légier-La Chiésaz, the route meanders uphill past the mighty Blonay Castle, through sparse forests and along lush alpine meadows. Les Pléiades offers an overwhelming panoramic view over Lake Geneva and from the mountains of the Mont Blanc region and the Savoy Alps to the Swiss Jura. In May, wild daffodils transform the meadows into an ocean of ​​white flowers.

Guide Cog Railway Vevey - Blonay - Les Pléiades Since 1902, the narrow-gauge trains of Chemins de fer électriques Veveysans (CEV) have run from Vevey via Saint-Légier to Blonay. The route was continued in 1911 up to Les Pléiades using gear drive. A charming little cog railway takes you from Vevey via Blonay up to the great outdoors. The inviting trains with their large windows leave from track 7 in Vevey station. The 'Train des Etoiles' meanders in about 40 minutes up the slopes via Vevey to Blonay and from there to Les Pléiades at 1.348m above sea level. Again and again, views open up over Lake Geneva. The trains run every hour, always at the same minute. Certainly you will understand the world of the universe and the galaxies in a far better way after a trip up to the mountain of the stars Les Pléiades !. Three times Swiss astronaut ...

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Cable car from Vevey to Mont Pèlerin

Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line - Vevey - Standseilbahn zum Mont Pèlerin

Cable car from Vevey to Mont Pélerin

From Vevey you can take the funicular to Mont Pélerin. Crossing the vineyards of the Lavaux, the train first reaches the picturesque wine-growing town of Chardonne and then passes the 15th-century castle on its way up to the mountain station at the foot of Mt. Pélerin. There you have to walk another 200m up to the foot of the observation tower with its panoramic elevator. The view 'Plein Ciel' from the platform of the tower pays for the effort.

Guide Cable car from Vevey to Mont Pélerin For a trip to Mont Pélerin, the funicular railway running through vineyards, orchards and forests is the most convenient means of transport. High above Lac Léman, this mountain presents the most beautiful views. The 'Plain Ciel' lift guarantees even more. At the top of Mont Pélerin there is the 130meter-high Swisscom TV tower. A lift leads to the viewing platform at a height of 65 meters above the ground, presenting a magnificent panorama of Lake Geneva, the Alps and across the Mittelland to the Jura mountains. The southern slope of Mont Pélerin is accessible by a funicular railway from Vevey, built in 1900. Unusually for a funicular it takes three intermediate stops on its way from the beginning at the level of Lake Geneva to the mountain station. During the eleven-minute steep climb up the hill, there is a ...

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The editorial team from GoldenPass

The editorial team from GldenPass, Ingrid and Achim Walder from Walder-Verlag and Niklaus Mani fron GoldenPass-Line

Bahn-Reiseführer GoldenPass-Line - vom Vierwaldstättersee zum Genfersee

Dieser Reiseführer begleitet Sie auf einer spannenden Entdeckungsreise von Luzern über Interlaken, Spiez, Zweisimmen und Gstaad nach Montreux. Die attraktive und traditionsreiche Strecke führt Sie mit den GoldenPass-Panoramic-Zügen vom Vierwaldstättersee zum Genfersee. Von Luzern aus durchqueren Sie auf der GoldenPass-Linie die historischen Stätten der Region Obwalden, bewältigen den Brünigpass auf einem Zahnradabschnitt, fahren an verwitterten Chalets mit blumengeschmückten Fenstern dem Brienzersee entgegen und folgen seinem Ufer bis Interlaken. Weiter geht es entlang des Thunersees nach Spiez und durchs Simmental nach Zweisimmen. Ab Zweisimmen schlängelt sich die GoldenPass-Line durch das Flusstal, in dem sich die traditionellen Berner Bauernhäuser in ihrer intakten natürlichen Umgebung präsentieren, zum weltbekannten Ferienort Gstaad. Durch das Pays d’Enhaut und Greyerzer Land fährt die Strecke über den Kamm der Waadtländer Alpen mit den Rochers de Naye und windet sich durch die Rebhänge hinter zum Genfersee nach Montreux. Aus technischen Gründen ist heute noch mehrfach umzusteigen. Den östlichsten Teil der Strecke bildet die schmalspurige Brünig-Linie (Luzern - Brünigpass - Meiringen - Interlaken). Es folgt der normalspurige Abschnitt Interlaken - Spiez - Zweisimmen, der zur BLS gehört. Mit der wiederum schmalspurigen Montreux-Oberlandbahn (MOB) geht es schliesslig;lich von Zweisimmen über Gstaad - Montbovon nach Montreux am Genfer See. Auf den schmalspurigen Abschnitten werden Panoramazüge eingesetzt. Zwischen Zweisimmen und Interlaken verkehren die Züge der GoldenPass-Line mit Salonwagen in der 1. Klasse, deren Sitze individuell drehbar sind. Somit wird den Reisenden höchster Komfort gewährt. Die mit Ledersitzen ausgestattete GoldenPass-Lounge. Bahnreiseführer GoldenPass-Line, Format 21cm*10cm mit 120 Seiten, ca 120 Farbfotos und vielen Informationen zur Railroad line, den Orten links und rechts sowie Adressen der Tourimsusbüros und guten Hotels der zum Übernachten. Sie können den Bahnreiseführer im Buchhandel unter der ISBN 978-3-936575-38-5 für 8,90€ erwerben oder direkt portofrei beim Walder-Verlag bestellen.

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