Reisszug, Freight funicular at Hohensalzburg Castle in Salzburg, Austria
The Reisszug railway stretches 190 meters through five defensive walls, connecting Nonnberg Abbey to the central courtyard of Hohensalzburg Castle.
The railway system dates back to 1495 or 1504, making it the oldest documented cable railway in existence, first recorded by Cardinal Lang in 1515.
The funicular represents medieval engineering methods, demonstrating how goods were transported through the fortified walls of Hohensalzburg Castle during different centuries.
The modern electric system carries up to 2,500 kilograms of cargo at 0.5 meters per second, completing the journey in approximately 5 minutes and 45 seconds.
The rail system maintains its original steep 67 percent gradient path through the castle fortifications, preserving the medieval transport route while using modern technology.
Location: Altstadt
Length: 190 m
GPS coordinates: 47.79540,13.05020
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:23
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