It links a jetty, at Beatenbucht in the municipality of Sigriswil and on the shores of Lake Thun, to the village of Beatenberg, situated on the plateau above at 1,120 metres (3,675 ft) above sea level.

At Beatenberg, the funicular connects with the Seilbahnen Beatenberg-Niederhorn, a gondola lift which runs to the summit of the Niederhorn.

The onward connection to the summit of the Niederhorn by cable car was first opened, by a separate company, in 1946.

[5][6][7] The line was completely reconstructed between October 2004 and July 2005, and new modern style cars were provided.

The line comprises a single track of 1,200 mm (3 ft 11+1⁄4 in) gauge with a central passing loop.