Today, the Schilthornbahn remains the all-powerful lift that connects Stechelberg on the valley floor with the mountain communities of Gimmelwald and Mürren on its way to the 10,000-foot Schilthorn summit. This lift shuttles life’s essentials—mail, bread, and coffins—plus skiers, hikers, schoolkids, and hang gliders, along with all those tourists—to and from each community.