The second Funifor cableway between Mürren and Birg has now started operating, almost a year after the opening of the first Funifor track on the same route.
The staggered opening in the Swiss ski resort was to ensure that in the event of maintenance, the lift could remain operational for 365 days a year.
This brings the lifts full capacity to 800 passengers per hour, with each cabin accommodating up to 100 passengers. Between Mürren and Birg, the cables are supported only by a single 58m high pylon. Travelling at 12 m/second the cabins cover the 1036 vertical metres.
It is the penultimate stage of the resort's 'SCHILTHORNBAHN 20XX' project. The final stage of the project is the Birg to Schilthorn section. Its opening is planned for the beginning of April 2026.
What is a 'Funifor'?
A Funifor is an aerial cableway with two parallel suspension cables.
On the Schilthorn, the track width of the suspension cables is 4.6m, while the cabins are 3.75 meters wide. This width prevents swaying and guarantees stability in high winds.