Gornergrat Railway

18989.3 kmZermatt to Gornergrat

CountrySwitzerland

Year Opened1898

Length9.3 km

RouteZermatt to Gornergrat

About Gornergrat Railway

The highest open-air cog railway in Europe, terminating at 3,089 m. Summit views take in the Matterhorn and more than 20 peaks above 4,000 m. Opened in 1898 as one of the first electric rack railways. Carries over a million passengers each year.

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