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Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Gamplüt Gondola – Wind and Solar Cable Car

Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann

Gamplüt Gondola – Wind and Solar Cable Car

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Gamplüt Gondola – Wind and Solar Cable Car

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Location: Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Toggenburg, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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1. Mutschensattel (2'070 m) – Mutschen Summit loop from Wildhaus

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2. Jöchlisattel – Nädligergrat Ridge loop from Wildhaus

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3. Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn – Rotstein Pass loop from Wildhaus

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Paul

March 21, 2021

Gamplüt cable car with wind and solar power
The Gamplüt cable car runs on solar power. The warm water used in the Gamplüt mountain restaurant comes from the solar panels and the warm air fireplace in the large hall. When the sun isn't shining, the wind blows. That's why a wind turbine produces additional electricity. For us, it's a matter of course to invest in sustainable energy; we care about the place and nature.
The world's first wind and solar cable car in Toggenburg
The only fully solar-powered cable car in the world (as of 2012) is in Obertoggenburg. It connects Wildhaus with Alp Gamplüt. The cable car's maximum speed is 19.8 km/h. The photovoltaic systems on the roof of the mountain restaurant and the machine hall produce about the same amount of electricity as the cable car consumes.
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Paul

May 26, 2022

Gondola Gamplüt, Wildhaus
The Gamplüt gondola lift is only about 5 minutes away from our "Hotel Panorama Gamplüt Zentrum" and takes you up to the Gamplüt in just a few minutes over beautiful alpine pastures. There you will experience a beautiful view of the Churfirsten, the mighty Schafberg, the Toggenburg, the Rhine Valley including the Principality of Lichtenstein
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Roger Eggenberger 🐾👣

October 14, 2024

Great track... near the village center of Wildhaus.

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Martina

August 5, 2019

The Gamplüt gondola lift in Toggenburg is the world's first wind and solar cable car.

The gondola Gamplüt runs on solar power. The warm water used in the Gamplüt mountain restaurant comes from the solar panels and the hot air chimney in the large hall. When the sun is not shining, the wind blows. That's why a wind turbine also produces electricity.

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Flyin' high

August 7, 2019

Bring some altitude, if you are heading for Schafberg.

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Babs

May 10, 2021

Very nice, fine, small, lovingly prepared train. A fantastic view awaits you at the mountain station, a wind turbine up close. Don't miss a stop at the restaurant. Fine lunch and a fine Schlorzifladen for dessert. Then it goes on foot, with a scooter or in winter with the Zipfelbob down the valley. Something for everyone!

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Werner 🚶‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚴‍♂️

October 9, 2024

The cable car up here is carbon-neutral, but it's extremely slow and has very limited capacity (80 passengers per hour). Patience may be required...
Not recommended during busy periods.

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🅰️strid

July 19, 2022

One way 15sfr Dogs 🐕 are free

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Location: Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Toggenburg, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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Gamplüt Gondola – Wind and Solar Cable Car

1. Mutschensattel (2'070 m) – Mutschen Summit loop from Wildhaus

2. Jöchlisattel – Nädligergrat Ridge loop from Wildhaus

3. Rotsteinpass Mountain Inn – Rotstein Pass loop from Wildhaus

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