The Allmendhubel (1,932 m) is a
hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. It often has a distinct summit, and is usually applied to peaks which are above elevation compared to the relative landmass, though not as prominent as Mountain, mountains. Hills ...
above
Mürren
Mürren is a traditional Walser mountain village in the Bernese Highlands of Switzerland, at an elevation of above sea level. It cannot be reached by public road. It is also one of the popular tourist spots in Switzerland, and summer and winte ...
, overlooking the valley of
Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen () is a village and Municipalities of Switzerland, municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli (administrative district), Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Canton of Bern, Bern in Swi ...
in the canton of
Bern
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. Its summit is easily accessible from Mürren by a funicular, the
Allmendhubelbahn
Seilbahn Mürren-Allmendhubel (SMA), also Allmendhubelbahn, is a funicular in Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.
History
The Allmendhubelbahn was brought into service in 1912, initially operating only in winter. When opened, Allmenhubebahn connec ...
, which reaches a height of 1,907 metres. A restaurant is also located near the top.
In winter, the Allmendhubel is part of a ski area and includes several ski lifts.
See also
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List of mountains of Switzerland accessible by public transport
This is a list of mountains of Switzerland above 800 metres whose summits are accessible by public transport. This list includes mountains with a topographic prominence of at least 30 metres that have a station above the height of their key col an ...
References
External links
Allmendhubel on Hikr
Bernese Alps
Mountains of the Alps
Mountains of the canton of Bern
Mountains of Switzerland
One-thousanders of Switzerland
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