These funicular railways cross steep slopes and connect cities with mountain summits. From historic lines in old quarters to modern installations in the Alps, each route provides different views of its region. The technical facilities transport passengers across elevation differences of up to 710 meters.
Lombardy, Italy
This mountain railway rises to 715 meters above sea level and covers an elevation difference of 500 meters between Como and Brunate.
Paris, France
The automatic funicular transports two million passengers annually to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica on a 108-meter-long track.
Hong Kong
The funicular railway built in 1888 climbs 368 meters in elevation over a 1.4 kilometer track to Victoria Peak.
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Connects the old town of Heidelberg with the summit of the Königstuhl hill.
San Francisco, United States
Operating since 1888, this transport system pulls carriages on steel cables through the steep city streets at a constant speed of 9 miles per hour.
Penang, Malaysia
This railway from 1923 extends two kilometers through rainforest terrain, ascending to an elevation of 710 meters.
Campania, Italy
The route connects the harbor to the center, covering a vertical distance of 142 meters in three minutes of travel time.
Athens, Greece
The underground rail path crosses through limestone rock reaching 210 meters above sea level with an inclination of 28 degrees.
Nidwalden, Switzerland
This cable car features an open observation platform on its upper deck during the journey to Stanserhorn summit.
Catalonia, Spain
This funicular railway transports passengers between Barcelona city and the Vallvidrera residential area on Tibidabo mountain.
Wellington, New Zealand
This red funicular railway connects the city center to the Botanic Garden through a 612-meter track.
Bern, Switzerland
This funicular climbs 755 meters in elevation between Interlaken and the observation platform on Harder Kulm in eight minutes.
Bern, Switzerland
This mountain railway runs from Mülenen to the summit of the 2362-meter mountain with a triple rail track system.
Saxony, Germany
The funicular from 1895 climbs 95 vertical meters over a distance of 547 meters.
Lesser Poland, Poland
Built in 1938, this cable railway reaches the 1123-meter summit in six minutes of travel time.
Catalonia, Spain
Opened in 1901, this cable railway extends 1130 meters to the highest point of Serra de Collserola.
South Tyrol, Italy
This mountain railway climbs 854 meters in elevation over 2.4 kilometers between the village of St. Anton and Mendel Pass.
Pennsylvania, United States
This funicular from 1877 carries passengers up Mount Washington and provides a view of Pittsburgh.
Lisbon, Portugal
This yellow funicular has operated since 1892, covering 245 meters in length and climbing 45 meters in elevation.
Conwy, Wales
This cable railway opened in 1902 and rises over 1500 meters. The route passes through two tunnels.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Links the Plateau des Petites Roches with the valley of the Isère River.
Basque Country, Spain
Historic funicular providing panoramic views of San Sebastián.
Hordaland, Norway
Carries visitors to Mount Fløyen, one of Bergen's city mountains.
Quebec, Canada
This cable railway connects the Upper Town with Lower Town since 1879 and carries 20 passengers per trip.
Valparaiso Region, Chile
These funiculars from the 19th century transport passengers on the steep hills of the city across different elevations.