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Schlossbergbahn (Freiburg)

Schlossbergbahn
Schlossbergbahn.jpg
Car approaching upper station
Overview
Type Funicular
Coordinates 47°59′50″N 7°51′26″E / 47.99722°N 7.85722°E / 47.99722; 7.85722Coordinates: 47°59′50″N 7°51′26″E / 47.99722°N 7.85722°E / 47.99722; 7.85722
Technical
Line length 262 metres (860 ft)
Track gauge 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 14 in)
Maximum incline 22%

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:


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