Heidelberger Bergbahn
Heidelberger Bergbahn, Funicular railway system in Heidelberg, Germany
The Heidelberg Mountain Railway consists of two connected funicular lines stretching from Kornmarkt through Castle station to Molkenkur and Königstuhl stations.
The railway system began operations in 1885 with water-ballast technology, underwent significant modernizations in 1997, and received additional updates between 2002 and 2005.
The mountain railway serves as an essential transportation link between Heidelberg's old town, castle, and mountain destinations while preserving historical engineering methods.
Passengers can access four main stations along the route: Kornmarkt at 113 meters, Castle station, Molkenkur, and Königstuhl at 567 meters above sea level.
The upper section of the railway maintains its original electrical technology from 1907, making it one of the earliest electric mountain railways still operating in Germany.
Location: Heidelberg
Inception: 1885
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Operator: Heidelberger Straßen- und Bergbahn AG
GPS coordinates: 49.41112,8.71192
Latest update: May 20, 2025 18:51
Funiculars have transported passengers up mountains and hills in cities worldwide for over a century. This collection covers 25 installations across five continents, from the Como-Brunate railway in Lombardy to the Fløibanen in Bergen, Norway. Some handle substantial elevation changes, such as the Niesenbahn in Switzerland with 710 meters (2,329 feet) of vertical ascent, while others cover shorter distances through urban neighborhoods like the Bica funicular in Lisbon or the ascensores in Valparaiso. The systems range from heritage operations like the Great Orme Tramway in Wales, opened in 1902, to modern installations such as the Stanserhorn CabriO in Switzerland with its double-decker open-top design. Several serve primarily as tourist attractions, including the Peak Tram in Hong Kong and the Montmartre funicular in Paris, while others remain essential transport links for residents and visitors, such as the Wellington Cable Car in New Zealand and the Heidelberger Bergbahn in Germany. Each offers access to viewpoints, historic districts or mountain facilities that would otherwise require lengthy walks or drives.
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