Predigtstuhlbahn cable car

Germany’s legendary historic cable car in Bad Reichenhall
  • Bad Reichenhall

Discover one of the most extraordinary cable cars in the Alps and a true landmark of the Berchtesgaden region. Since opening in 1928, the historic Predigtstuhlbahn has carried visitors to the 1,613-meter summit of Predigtstuhl in just eight and a half minutes. As the world’s oldest large-cabin cable car preserved in its original form, the Predigtstuhlbahn is a protected historic monument—combining fascinating engineering history with an unforgettable mountain experience.

Even the ride up to Predigtstuhl is a highlight: In the nostalgic cable car, you’ll float high above Bad Reichenhall up to Predigtstuhl and enjoy breathtaking views of the Alpine town of Bad Reichenhall, the mountains of Lattengebirge, and the surrounding peaks. Whether for hiking, relaxing, or a leisurely outing—on Predigtstuhl, you can enjoy a special getaway in the mountains any time of year.

 

Ride the Predigtstuhlbahn up Bad Reichenhall’s local mountain

From Predigtstuhl, you can enjoy some of the most spectacular views in the Berchtesgaden region. At the top, scenic walking and hiking trails, routes to the surrounding peaks, and rustic Schlegelmuldenalm await you. Relax on the sun terrace of the historic mountain restaurant at the summit station and savor your break with panoramic views in every direction.

In summer, Predigtstuhl is the starting point for a variety of scenic hikes. In winter, the Predigtstuhlbahn carries you up the mountain for winter hiking, snowshoeing, and ski tours. It’s a unique combination of historic engineering, spectacular mountain scenery, and year-round outdoor adventures.

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Your benefit

€2 dining voucher, redeemable at the restaurants on the mountain.

Opening hours

You can find the current hours of operation on the Predigtstuhlbahn website.

FAQ

  • The Predigtstuhlbahn was built in 1928, making it the world’s oldest large-cabin cable car preserved in its original form and the only cable car in the world protected as a historic monument.

  • The ride takes only 8.5 minutes to reach an altitude of 1,583 meters.

  • You can find the prices on the Predigtstuhlbahn website.

  • The historic mountain restaurant at the summit station and the cozy Schlegelmulde alpine hut (just a few minutes' walk from the summit station).

Contact

PredigtstuhlbahnMax-Aicher-Platz 1 83435 Bad Reichenhallinfo@predigtstuhlbahn.dePhone: +49 8651 96850

Arrival

  • By car:

    Parking lot at Predigtstuhlbahn:
    Max-Aicher-Platz 1 (formerly Südtiroler Platz 1), 83435 Bad Reichenhall

  • By bus:

    "Tiroler Tor / Predigtstuhlbahn" bus stop (City Bus Line 1, RVO Line 841).

Hike across Lattengebirge

Start your hike with a scenic ride on the Predigtstuhlbahn, gliding high above Bad Reichenhall to Predigtstuhl. From the summit, you’ll hike across scenic Lattengebirge, surrounded by spectacular mountain views, before making your way down to Bischofswiesen.

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