Schlossbergbahn, Funicular railway in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
The Schlossbergbahn travels 262 meters up the Schlossberg hill, reaching an elevation of 73 meters above the city center of Freiburg.
This modern funicular, inaugurated in 2008, replaced the former cable car system that operated from 1968 to 2006 at the same location.
The railway provides access to numerous walking paths and observation points where visitors observe local traditions during city festivals.
The funicular operates from 9:00 to 22:00 and carries 25 passengers per trip, with complete accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers.
The railway car climbs at a 22 percent gradient while maintaining a constant speed of 1.5 meters per second throughout the journey.
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau
Inception: 2008
GPS coordinates: 47.99722,7.85722
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:17
Alter Friedhof
396 m
Europaplatz
349 m
Siegesdenkmal
320 m
Freiburg Castle
396 m
Basler Hof
398 m
Stadtgarten Freiburg
65 m
Erzbischöfliches Ordinariat Freiburg
331 m
Konviktstraße
389 m
Kornhaus
370 m
Wentzingerhaus Freiburg
396 m
Museum of City History (Freiburg-im-Breisgau)
395 m
Schlossbergseilbahn
0 m
Freiburger Totentanz
388 m
St. Michaelskapelle
399 m
Dominikanerkloster St. Albert
293 m
Kloster Allerheiligen
314 m
Karlssteg
94 m
Langhausorgel
388 m
Windspiel
35 m
Natursteinrelief
117 m
Raimund von Penyafort sculpture
278 m
Five Leprechauns
340 m
Christus als Erlöser
391 m
Wartende
19 m
Hauptorgel
356 m
Münsterbauhütte Freiburg im Breisgau
308 m
Turmwerk
362 m
Chororgel
356 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes