| Schlossbergbahn | |
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Car approaching upper station
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| Overview | |
| Type | Funicular |
| Coordinates | 47°59′50″N 7°51′26″E / 47.99722°N 7.85722°ECoordinates: 47°59′50″N 7°51′26″E / 47.99722°N 7.85722°E |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 262 metres (860 ft) |
| Track gauge | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 1⁄4 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: