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Hochgrat mountain railway

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The Hochgrat mountain railway connects the Oberstaufen hamlet of Lanzenbach with the ridge below the Hochgrat summit.
In summer, it opens up an extensive hiking area, in winter it is the starting point for deep-snow skiers, freeriders, snowshoe hikers and tobogganers. There is a panorama restaurant at the top station. In summer, there are regular adventure rides, for example at sunrise or sunset as well as at full moon.

Opening hours

8.45 am until 5 pm

Price:

  • Summer:
    Single trip adults 11,90 €, return trip adults 17,20 €
    Single trip children 9,30 €, return trip children 13,40 €
  • Winter:
    Full day adults 28,40 €
    Full day children 24,10 €
    Family ticket 73,60 €

 

(as of August 2019)

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Svenja Trachte 
Update: August 02, 2022

Public transport

Bus line 95 takes you directly from Oberstaufen to the Hochgrat mountain railway.

Getting there

Take the B308 to Oberstaufen and turn off in the direction of Weissach. Passing Steibis, the station of the Hochgrat mountain railway is located directly behind Lanzenbach.

Parking

Paid parking is available at the station.

Coordinates

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47.509690, 10.057873
DMS
47°30'34.9"N 10°03'28.3"E
UTM
32T 579657 5262349
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