Albispass

Albispass

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The Albis Pass is a road pass in the canton of Zurich. It leads from Langnau am Albis over the Albis to Mettmenstetten; the pass is 791 m above sea level. M..

The Albispass was probably used in the 13th century as an access to the Gotthard Pass and since 1790 operated by Stagecoach courses. After the expansion of the road the postal bus from Thalwil to Hausen am Albis opened in 1935.

The Albispass is part of the recreation area of Zurich with a dense network of hiking trails, view points and restaurants. Built in 1955 by Gerhard Müller ski lift was demolished due to lack of snow in 1989.

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