Funicular of Valle de los Caídos, Mountain funicular in Valley of Cuelgamuros, Spain.
The funicular spans 272 meters in length, rising 120 meters with a 28-degree incline through the granite mountains of Sierra de Guadarrama.
Built in 1975 near the basilica of Valle de los Caídos, this funicular transport system underwent major renovations in 1987 and 2004.
The funicular provides access to the base of the 150-meter cross, a central element of the Valley of Cuelgamuros memorial complex.
Two coaches accommodate 40 passengers each, completing the journey between stations in approximately three minutes with full accessibility features.
Since 2009, operations remain suspended due to geological concerns regarding potential rock displacement from the surrounding mountain formations.
Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Part of: Valley of Cuelgamuros
GPS coordinates: 40.63961,-4.15308
Latest update: March 23, 2025 22:14
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