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.
| Schlossbergbahn | |
|---|---|
 Car approaching upper station | |
| Overview | |
| Coordinates | 47°59′50″N 7°51′26″E / 47.99722°N 7.85722°E |
| Service | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 262 metres (860 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11+1⁄4 in) |
| Maximum incline | 22% |
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 | 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+1⁄4 in) |
| Traction | Electricity |
See also
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edit- ^ "Freiburgs einzigartige Attraktion" [Freiburg's unique attraction]. Schlossbergbahn GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
- ^ "Betriebszeiten" [Operating Hours]. Schlossbergbahn GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ "Technische Daten" [Technical Data]. Schlossbergbahn GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
External links
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Media related to Schlossbergbahn (Freiburg im Breisgau) at Wikimedia Commons- Schlossbergbahn web site
