JUNGFRAUBAHN
In the early nineteenth century Berner Oberland summits began to be frequented by the pioneers of mountaineering, making Interlaken, Grindelwald, Wengen, Mßrren and Lauterbrunenn in favorite places to provide a basis for climbers seeking to attack the summit of the Jungfrau or discover its nearby peaks. These pioneers of mountaineering, especially British, fostered a love of time creating local interest among the peasants and farmers of the area for mountain activities. Precisely was two hunters who guided Johann Rudolf and Hieronymus Meyer to the summit of the Jungfrau, at 4158 m. high, on a journey of four days. This feat greatly increased interest from other climbers crown the Jungfrau which resulted in the rapid development of hotels and companies of specialized guides. Visitor sign of success was the continued development of hotels in the area, which was inaugurated on Interlaken some of the world’s finest hotels Early in the nineteenth century. Obviously the need to bring tourists to the nearest summits and deposit at his feet brought about the appearance of the first transportation projects. 27