Peterskopfbahn, Funicular railway in Edertal, Germany.
The Peterskopfbahn funicular climbs 290 meters over a 917-meter track, transporting visitors from Lake Affolderner to the summit of Peterskopf at 507 meters elevation.
Built in 1929 during the construction of the Waldeck I upper reservoir, this railway initially served as transport for workers and materials for the power plant.
The funicular provides access to numerous hiking trails within the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, connecting visitors with the natural heritage of northern Hesse.
The funicular operates from Easter Friday through October 31st, running Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 17:00, with each journey taking approximately 10 minutes.
The railway car weighs 8 tons empty and can transport 52 passengers or bicycles up tracks with gradients reaching 45.5 percent.
Location: Edertal
GPS coordinates: 51.16550,9.04554
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:11
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