Eigerwand: The Legendary Railway Station Carved Into the Mountains Nestled within the majestic Jungfrau massif of the Swiss Alps lies the Eiger, a mountain renowned for its formidable north face, a vertical wall of sheer rock that has challenged climbers for generations. Standing at 3,970 meters, the Eiger is part of a trio of peaks including the Jungfrau and the Mönch, forming a breathtaking panorama in the heart of Switzerland. Above Photo: Whgler/Wikimedia Among the marvels of this rugged terrain is the Jungfrau Railway, an engineering feat that winds its way through the mountains, culminating in the highest railway station in Europe, Jungfraujoch, perched at an altitude of 3,454 meters. But perhaps one of the most intriguing stops along this historic railway route was the Eigerwand station, carved into the very face of the Eiger itself. The red circle marks the position of Eigerwand. Photo: W like wiki/Wikimedia Constructed as part of the ambitious Jungfrau Railwa...
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