The Predigtstuhl cable car at Bad Reichenhall - silent elegance

Meeting an alpine legend

When a cable car is called the "Grande Dame of the Alps", it has to be something special. Anyone who has experienced the Predigtstuhl cable car at Bad Reichenhall up close will gladly confirm that its name is well-earned. Not only has it been transporting visitors to a height of around 1,600 metres regularly since 1928, but it was and is a prime example of silent elegance and safety as well. The "Grand Dame of the Alps" inspired the world press when first used, and still enchants visitors with its flair today. The fact that she is the last of her type may contribute to the fact that she is unique. Or that she worked so well from the start that she can still do her work in her original state until today.

The Predigtstuhl cable car was constructed with superlatives from the beginning

When the popular cable car first came into service, built-in tension weights were a great sensation. With their 104,000 kg in weight, they set a new world record. Wilhelm Kahrs, the architect, was quite familiar with superlatives, as he had created the famous Melan arch bridge at the same time - the longest arch bridge in the world at that time. None other than Lois Zuegg was responsible for constructing the rope. He was not only the inventor of modern hover technology but also provided his new creation with various innovative features. Some consider the Predigtstuhl cable car at Bad Reichenhall his masterpiece. The fact that she survived his other trams seems to confirm that. So it is not only a tourist attraction but also a living testimony of the work of two geniuses.

"There is no sinning on alpine pastures" - but culinary highlights

Words cannot sufficiently convey what an experience a trip with the Predigtstuhl cable car Bad Reichenhall is like. Its red salon carriages float over rough rocks and a magical landscape. It is pretty much a ferry between the everyday world and a second world, filled with fresh mountain air and the scent of alpine forests. A world that offers a breathtaking view of the Alps, the Watzmann and the city of Bad Reichenhall. Turn sideways, and you can see the Tyrolean Alps. Those who manage to stop enjoying this view will be spoiled with regional specialities in the alpine lodge on the Schlegelmulde. Those who wish to skip an old traditional meal will meet two masters of fine dining at the mountain station restaurant, namely the chefs Manuel Wimmer and Sascha Reimann , who prepare excellent cooking, which itself is worth the journey up the mountain.