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10 air routes in the world with unique scenery
From the height of bird flight
Some of the highest mountains of the world famous ski slopes, but many people who go to such places looking for the possibility to shoot at a steep downhill, how to ride in the trolley of the ropeway and enjoy the amazing views from the height of bird flight. At any time of the year mountain scenery that can be seen from this advantageous position, is always a novelty that never loses its appeal.
Although many people associate trolleys cable cars to mountain landscapes, this unique form of transport can be found on the plains and in the urban environment. Such ropeway may not offer the types of snow covered mountain peaks, but due to the unique location they can be considered the same unique attractions, and high-altitude counterparts.
We offer you to learn about the 10 cable cars in the world, which offer travelers a truly remarkable species.
Cable car on table mountain, South Africa
Table mountain provides Cape town one of the most spectacular air routes in the world, it have simply stunning views of this unique metropolis. South African trolley climb straight up to a height of nearly 760 metres. Cable car boasts a rich history, as the first truck made the trip to the mountains in 1928. 65 travelers of the road as hoist can not only enjoy the scenery of the huge coastal metropolis of Cape town, but also to see the coastline of the Atlantic ocean from the West to the South, table Bay and Robben island. But despite these views, the spectacular slopes of table mountain by themselves undeniable are the attraction.
Ski lift at mount Sandia Peak, new Mexico, USA
This rope road length of 4.5 kilometers rises to a height of more than 3 kilometers. In winter, the ski lift reaches an underrated ski slopes of new Mexico, and in the summer it is possible to see vast deserts and striking mountain peaks near Albuquerque. Travelers can enjoy the panorama of the valley of the Rio Grande, as well as extensive forest Cibola, where is Sandia Peak. Elevation of 1.2 kilometers, which can be tested during 15-minute journey in the car, brings another amazing effect – a significant drop in temperature. At the top Sandia Peak can be as much as 30 degrees colder than at the low point of the lift.
Ski lift on mount Sugarloaf, Rio de Janeiro
Mount Sugarloaf is an iconic part of Rio de Janeiro. Huge granite formation rises to a height of 400 meters above Guanabara Bay. Trolley lift passengers on Sugarloaf more than a century. The panoramic view of Rio is a gorgeous city, and this peak is one of the best places where you can fully appreciate the unique merger of urban and suburban landscapes. The original lift was renovated in the 1970-ies, and its revival is perfectly displayed in the movie "Moonraker" James bond. The cable car was reconstructed in 2009 before the world Cup and the summer Olympic games 2016. Trolley is quite large, and experienced travelers advise that it is better to take a seat by the window, where you can enjoy the best views.
Cable car Emirates air Line, UK
Expensive cable car over the Thames called the Emirates air Line is a urban lift in London. It was the most recent addition to the high road of the metropolis. Construction of the lift, which was opened in 2012 right before the summer Olympics, sponsored by Emirates airlines. Trolley for 10 passengers cross the river Thames between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal docks. Cable car is used, usually a tourist, and travelers can see bird's eye view of the unique attractions along London's iconic river. Very few people use the cable car as public transportation.
Cable car from the peak of Klein Matterhorn
The spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps can be seen from the window of a trolley on the cable car from the peak of Klein Matterhorn. Due to the fact that its highest point is at an altitude of 3820 meters above sea level, this road gained the title of the highest in Europe. Tourists have the opportunity to make a multistage journey in the trolley cable cars from Zermatt up to the observation deck. During the trip you can enjoy the views pass Theodul, Plateau Rosa glacier and Alpine peaks surrounding the peak of the Klein Matterhorn. A ropeway is used by skiers and visitors to the ice caves, although most people sit in the trolley in order to enjoy the amazing landscapes.
Cable car in medellín, Colombia
Air road, offers the most unique landscapes and species among those that are included in our list, was built not for the sake of ecotourism. The task of the gondola in Medellin, the extension of the urban public transport system. The locals use it to climb up the steep slopes of the valley in which the city is located. Estimated daily on both lines of the road travels up to 30 thousand people. System, built in 2004, was intended for use by residents of the poorer areas of the valley do not have access to bus routes because of the extraordinary steepness of the local roads. But the seats in the car, and attract tourists who get the opportunity to see a panorama of almost the entire city along with lush green scenery of the valley, so characteristic of this Northern part of South America.
Air road the skyline gondola in Queenstown, New Zealand
Tourists travelling by car this air new Zealand roads, which is only a few minutes, rises vertically to a height of 450 metres, you can enjoy the unique views. The resort area of Queenstown located on lake Wakatipu, which is located between the mountains of the region of Otago in the South island. Trolley pass over the typical for this region of the fir woods to a spot known as Bob's Peak. Many people try to plan travel time to get to the ascent or descent during sunset when the shadows create impressive effects on the surrounding rocks. After sunset, part of the mountain that is serviced by cable car, is intended solely for stargazing. To turn on the lights allowed.
Cable car to the ski resort of Jackson hole, Wyoming, USA
This cable car has become a real symbol of the famous ski resort in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It was first opened in the 1960-ies, and in 2008 it was upgraded. Trolley in about nine minutes, climb straight up to a height of 1250 meters and can simultaneously drive up to 100 people. In the winter the lift is used mainly by skiers who climb the slopes of mount Rendezvous. In summer locals and tourists with it, enjoy the beautiful scenery and climb to the high mountain trails and Cycling paths.
Cable car to mount ASO, Japan
Mount ASO on the southern island of Kyushu, is the highest active volcano in Japan, and its crater with a perimeter of 120 kilometers, the largest in the world. Cable car to mount ASO, built in 1950-ies, runs right up to the edge of the volcano. Trolley is quite large, can accommodate up to 91 people. A journey of half a mile only takes about four minutes. The volcano awakens, and work the cable car stops, for safety reasons.
The lift in the mountains Genting, Malaysia
The lift in the mountains Genting, the resort area of West Malaysia is approximately 35 kilometers from the capital Kuala Lumpur, was considered the fastest in the world during its initial opening in 1990-ies. Now this road is the longest and fastest in Southeast Asia. The route stretched more than 3 kilometers above lush Alpine forests. Trolleys for eight people only need 15 minutes to travel from the station at the bottom point to the top of the hill, where is a picturesque resort.
Source: facepla.net
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