Peterskopfbahn, Funicular railway in Edertal, Germany.
Peterskopfbahn is a funicular railway in Edertal that carries passengers from the lakeshore to the mountain summit. The route climbs 290 meters over a track spanning about 900 meters, with sections of substantial slope.
This railway was built in 1929 during the construction of the Waldeck I reservoir, when it transported workers and supplies to the work site. It later opened to visitors and now primarily serves tourism.
The funicular connects visitors to hiking trails throughout Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and reveals how this natural area shapes the region's identity. From the summit, hikers encounter the landscape that locals have valued for many generations.
The journey takes about 10 minutes and the railway runs during warmer months from Easter through late October. Visitor groups should expect potential waits and verify in advance whether service operates on their intended day.
The railway can carry up to 52 passengers or bicycles at once and negotiates track sections with slopes exceeding 45 percent. This capability lets visitors simply bring bicycles along rather than having to carry them up the mountain.
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