In the Engelberg Valley, a small lift system connecting remote farms with the valley is called a Bauernbahn, known in Swiss dialect as a Buiräbähnli. Hikers can use the lift with a valid lift ticket. One person with a rucksack and hiking poles signs in at a gondola lift station. The gondola lift is self-service. The station is located in Engelberg, Obwalden, Oberes Bord, with a view of the Swiss Alps