The most incredible cable cars in the world!

Cable cars are equipment with a dual function: they serve as a means of transport (sometimes the only one for some locations) and also as a tourist attraction for those visiting elevated locations. Discover the most incredible cable cars in the world now!

Mi Teleférico, Bolivia: One of the most important in the world, the Mi Teleférico is the largest urban cable car system in the world, 33 km long and with 11 lines.

Opened in 2014, it was designed to solve the public transport problems of the capital, La Paz.

The city was built at an altitude of 3,640 meters above sea level, making traditional public transportation, such as buses and cars, difficult and expensive.

Built to connect the cities of La Paz and El Alto, the Mi Teleférico is considered the highest in the world, at four thousand meters above sea level.

The system was a popular success, carrying more than 100 million passengers in its first five years of operation. The Mi Teleférico has been praised for its efficiency, accessibility and positive impact on the environment.

In addition to helping people get around, the cable car has become very popular among tourists, as it offers excellent views of the Andes.

Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil: Opened in 1912, the Sugarloaf Cable Car has become a major tourist attraction in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

The cable car offers visitors a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay.

The route is divided into two phases, which connect Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca and, subsequently, to Pão de Açúcar. Each step takes approximately three minutes to complete.

In total there are four gondolas, each with a capacity of up to 65 passengers. The maximum altitude of the cable car reaches 396 meters.

Skyline, New Zealand: The cable car operates in Queenstown, a charming city on the shores of a crystal-clear lake and surrounded by majestic mountains. There visitors reach the summit of Bob’s Peak, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level.

Masada, Israel: This cable car offers impressive views of the ocher mountain and the fortress, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. It is the lowest in the world, just 33 meters above sea level.

Vanoise Express, France: Opened in 2003, this cable car operates up to an altitude of 1,800 metres, providing direct access to ski resorts. The entire crossing takes just four minutes.

Table Mountain, South Africa: The view offered by Table Mountain, located in Cape Town, is one of the most incredible and memorable in the world. In less than five minutes you reach a height of 1,067 meters above sea level.

Ba Na Hills Cable Car, Vietnam: There are two world records here: the longest without stops, with an impressive length of 5.7 km, and also the highest without stops, with a height of almost 1,300 meters during path.

Palm Springs Cable Car, United States: Like Table Mountain, this cable car also has cabins that rotate 360°. Opened in 1963, it connects the Coachella Valley with the summit of San Jacinto Mountain.

Seilbahn Zugspitze, Germany: Located in the Alps, the Zugspitze reaches the highest point in Germany, at 2,960 meters above sea level. From there you can see Switzerland and Italy. The total crossing time to the summit is 10 minutes.

Teide Cable Car, Spain: From the base of the volcano to La Rambleta station, you are an incredible 3,555 meters above sea level. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes and up to 44 passengers can travel in each cabin.

Singapore Cable Car: This cable car connects Mount Faber to the tourist island of Sentosa via Keppel Harbour. Inaugurated in 1974, it is considered the first urban cableway in the world. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

Rosh Hanikra Cable Car, Israel: Connects the entrance to Rosh Hanikra Nature Park to the sea caves. It opened in 1965 and has become one of Israel’s most popular attractions. With an inclination of 60° it is the steepest cable car in the world.

Cable car accidents are not common. And when they happen, they have big repercussions. In August 2023, an accident involving a cable car in Pakistan attracted worldwide attention. The cabin was suspended by a single support cable.

Seven children and one adult were trapped in the cable car at an altitude of 274 metres. Fortunately the rescue was successful. It took hours, but it worked and everyone was saved.