Wire cable car in Augustusburg: celebrate 114 years of old lady!

Wire cable car in Augustusburg: celebrate 114 years of old lady!

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the wire cable car "Alte Lady" celebrates a very special birthday in Augustusburg: it will be 114 years old! On this festive day, the wire cable car cordially invites you to a colorful wire cable car from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which has numerous attractions for young and old.

Visitors can look forward to an exciting treasure hunt that is under the motto "200 years of railway in Europe". Here it is important to go on a journey through history with puzzles and playful actions. A lot is also offered for the little guests: a forest path at the valley station takes the children into unforgettable time travel adventures.

hiking friends and program highlights

Another highlight of the festival is the annual star hike of the regional hiking associations. This starts between 7:20 and 10:00 a.m. and comprises route lengths of 8 to 16 kilometers, all with the destination of the valley station of the wire cable car. If you take part in this hike, you can look forward to a certificate and take the opportunity for a free mountain and descent with the wire cable car- a real delicacy! Registration takes place via the respective hiking clubs.

The supporting program on the festival day offers a variety of attractions: In addition to the treasure hike and star hike, there is live music with the artists Michael & Alexander, culinary delicacies and a play mobile with XXL games for the children. Not to be forgotten is the photo box with which every visitor can capture unforgettable memories. An infomobile also ensures that nobody goes home without information about the Verkehrsverbund Mittelachsen (VMS).

A look at the story

"The old Lady" has a long and moving story. It is not just a means of transport, but a landmark that is closely linked to the development of cable car technology. The first cable car, which was driven by its own train rope, has already been manufactured by Adolf Bleichert, a pioneer of the cable car building. This innovation opened new opportunities for passenger transport in the mountains and set a trend that continues to this day, as Seilbahnen.de describes in detail.

Today, cable cars are modern mobility service providers and not only offer access to mountain regions, but also diverse leisure opportunities such as hikes, summer tobogganing and much more. The sights that can be seen during the trip over the wire cable car make the journey unforgettable and invite you to experience nature from a new perspective.

On June 22nd it is said: on the old lady and celebrated! Be there and enjoy the festive atmosphere in Augustusburg - we look forward to seeing you!