Funicular de Vallvidrera, Funicular railway in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Spain
Funicular de Vallvidrera is a cable railway that connects Peu del Funicular at ground level with the raised Vallvidrera neighborhood in the Collserola mountains. The system climbs through different elevations with three stations positioned along the route.
It opened on October 24, 1906, and was designed by architect Bonaventura Conill i Montobbio. A major upgrade in 1998 made the system fully automatic.
The upper station shows Catalan Modernist design details that reflect the regional building styles that shaped Barcelona in the early modern era.
The cable system runs with regular departures during peak hours and takes about 3 minutes for the complete journey. Comfortable footwear helps, especially if you want to explore the area on foot before or after riding.
The system uses a single track with a crossing point where both cars pass each other. This clever design allows continuous operation without needing complicated mechanisms.
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