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Niesenbahn

The Niesenbahn is a historic funicular railway in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland, connecting the village of Mülenen with the upper area of the Niesen, near Frutigen. The upper terminus provides access to a restaurant and an observation platform with views of the surrounding landscape.

The line uses a pair of counterbalanced cars connected by a haulage cable on a single track

It was built in the early 20th century as part of Switzerland's expansion of mountain railways for

The Niesenbahn is a notable example of Swiss mountain tourism infrastructure and forms part of the broader

See also: List of mountain railways in Switzerland.

with
a
passing
loop.
An
electric
traction
system
drives
the
operation,
and
as
one
car
ascends,
the
other
descends,
providing
efficient
transport
for
passengers
to
the
summit
region.
tourism
and
transportation,
and
remains
in
regular
service,
operating
year-round
with
seasonal
adjustments
in
winter
conditions.
network
of
mountain
railways
in
the
region,
contributing
to
access
to
alpine
scenery
and
hiking
routes
from
the
Niesen
summit
area.