Schlossbergbahn | |
Linelength: | 262m (860feet) |
Maxincline: | 22% |
Coordinates: | 47.9972°N 7.8572°W |
The Schlossbergbahn (en|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.[1] [2]
The funicular has the following technical parameters:[3]
Number of stops | 2 |
Configuration | Single track |
Length | 262m (860feet) |
Height | |
Maximum Steepness | 22% |
Cars | 1 |
Capacity | 25 passengers per car |
Speed | |
Journey time | 3 minutes |
Track gauge | |
Traction | Electricity |