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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Schlossbergbahn (Freiburg)

The Schlossbergbahn (English: Castle Hill Railway) is a funicular railway in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It links the city centre with the Schlossberg hill.

The funicular was constructed in 2008, in order to replace a previous cable car that was used between 1968 and 2006. It is operated by the Schlossbergbahn GmbH & Co. KG. The line operates daily between 09:00 and 22:00 (18:00 on Tuesdays), and is accessible to wheelchairs.

The funicular has the following technical parameters:

Number of stops 2
Configuration Single track
Length 262 metres (860 ft)
Height 73.30 metres (240.5 ft)
Maximum Steepness 22%
Cars 1
Capacity 25 passengers per car
Speed 1.5 metres per second (4.9 ft/s)
Journey time 3 minutes
Track gauge 1,200 mm (3 ft 11+14 in)
Traction Electricity

See also