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The Stoos Railway is one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain railways, connecting Schwyz with the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The line climbs steeply into the Alps, passing through forested slopes and dramatic mountain landscapes before reaching the high-altitude village.
Passengers can experience one of the world’s steepest funicular journeys, with the railway overcoming an impressive gradient of up to 110%. The journey provides direct access to Stoos and its surrounding hiking trails, mountain experiences and panoramic viewpoints.
The Stoos Railway is one of Switzerland’s most spectacular ways to reach the mountains, connecting Schwyz with the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The journey combines innovative railway engineering with impressive Alpine scenery as the funicular climbs steeply towards the mountain village.
Along the way, passengers can experience the railway’s remarkable 110% maximum gradient as the specially designed cabins adjust their position to keep the floor horizontal. The short journey offers a unique mountain railway experience, climbing 744 metres on the 1,740-metre route.
Arriving in Stoos, you can continue exploring the surrounding mountains on foot or by chairlift, with hiking trails, panoramic viewpoints and Alpine experiences accessible directly from the car-free village. Whether you are travelling for the spectacular railway journey, a mountain adventure or simply want to reach Stoos comfortably, the Stoos Railway is an experience in itself.
Highlights
Experience the world’s steepest funicular railway, connecting Schwyz with the car-free mountain village of Stoos.
Ride sections with a maximum gradient of 110% (47.7°), making the Stoos Railway one of Switzerland’s most remarkable mountain railways.
Travel in specially designed rotating cabins that automatically adjust their position, keeping the floor horizontal throughout the journey.
The railway climbs 744 metres from Schwyz to Stoos on its 1,740-metre route through the Alpine landscape.
Enjoy the spectacular journey from Schwyz to Stoos in approximately 4–7 minutes, arriving directly in the heart of the mountain village.
Arrive directly in the car-free village of Stoos, with access to hiking trails, mountain railways and panoramic Alpine experiences.
Follow the Stoos Railway from Schwyz towards the car-free mountain village of Stoos. Enjoy a spectacular funicular journey through the Alpine landscape as the railway climbs steeply towards Stoos.
Timetable
Begin your journey from Schwyz aboard the Stoos Railway towards the mountain village of Stoos.
Experience the railway’s remarkable 110% maximum gradient as it climbs 744 metres through the Alpine landscape.
Arrive directly in the car-free mountain village of Stoos and continue towards the surrounding hiking trails and mountain experiences.
Prices
| Schwyz – Stoos | Current Prices |
| Return Tickets | Available |
| Children | Reduced Fares Available |
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The Stoos Railway is a funicular connecting Schwyz with the car-free mountain village of Stoos. It is known as the world’s steepest funicular, with a maximum gradient of 110% (47.7°).
Stoos provides access to numerous hiking trails, mountain experiences and panoramic viewpoints. From the village, visitors can continue towards Klingenstock, Fronalpstock and other surrounding Alpine attractions.
The railway reaches a maximum gradient of 110%, equivalent to approximately 47.7 degrees. This makes the Stoos Railway one of Switzerland’s most remarkable mountain railway experiences.
The journey from Schwyz to Stoos takes approximately 4 to 7 minutes. The railway climbs around 744 metres on its 1,740-metre route.
The Stoos Railway departs from Schwyz and travels directly to the mountain village of Stoos. The mountain station is located in the centre of the car-free village.
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