The first cable car in the world was launched in 1866 in Switzerland to deliver tourists to a picturesque observation deck. Later in the second half of the 20th century, skiing began to develop rapidly, and cable cars began to be built especially actively.
In today's selection collected the most exciting cable cars. Each of them is unique in its kind: in speed, height or length.
10. Genting cable car in Malaysia
The fastest cable car in the world moves at a speed of 6 m / s. Most of the way lies over the virgin jungle, and in fine weather you can watch monkeys from above. The fare is low - only $ 3 round trip.
9. Gulmarg Cable Car in India
This road, launched in a ski resort in 2005, is the highest mountain in the world. A 5 km long cable car allows you to climb to a height of 4114 meters. The road has two lines, the fare for both is $ 7.3.
8. Sternensauser cable car in Switzerland
To ride the scariest cable car in the world, you need to put on a helmet and securely fasten your seat belt. Passengers of the road move due to the gravity of their own bodies. In the process of movement, the speed reaches 90 km / h. Experienced tourists claim that the descent along this cable car, stretched at an altitude of 75 m above the ground, provides an adrenaline rush for many months.
7. Tatev cableway in Armenia
The world's longest cable car carries passengers at a distance of 5.7 km. The road is laid over the gorge of the Vorotan River. Cabs move at a maximum speed of about 37 km / h. The fare for tourists is about 6 euros, local residents use the road for free.
6. Cableway from Miskhor to Ai-Petri Mountain in Crimea
The climb along this road lasts 15 minutes, during which time tourists manage to consider the beauty of the southern coast of Crimea. A feature of the cable car is the longest unsupported span, the length of which is 2 km. The fare on the road is $ 15 in both directions.
5. Grenoble cable car in France
The world's first city ropeway opened in 1934. The cable car delivers to the Bastille fortress, located on the inaccessible alpine slope. The fare is 6.8 euros in both directions.
4. Prague cable car in the Czech Republic
This cable car is the oldest of the existing roads; it was opened 120 years ago. The road leads to the top of Petřín Hill and is part of the urban public transport system. The cost of the trip is 1.2 euros.
3. Road Complexo do Alemao in Brazil
This cable car passes over the six suburbs of Rio, thereby relieving travelers of the need to get to their destination through the notorious crime favelas. Locals can use the road twice a day for free, for tourists the fare is only $ 0.5, which makes the road the cheapest in the world.
2. Cableway from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island in the USA
This cable car is especially loved by Hollywood directors - it can be seen in such films as Leon, Spider-Man and Night Hawks. Capacious cabins are supplied with drinking water, blankets and even a toilet. The fare on the cable car is $ 2.25 each way.
1. Cableway in Zhangjiajie National Park in China
The world's coolest cable car rises at an incredible angle of 70 degrees. The way to the top point takes about 40 minutes, and from the elevation difference, many passengers lay their ears. The fare on the cable car is $ 7.6 each way.
