Reichenbachfall railway, Funicular railway in Schattenhalb, Switzerland.
The Reichenbachfall railway stretches along the waterfall with a 120-meter drop, featuring traditional wooden carriages that transport visitors to three viewing terraces.
Engineers constructed this mountain railway in 1899, establishing a transportation route that connects the valley with the upper section of Reichenbach Falls.
The railway forms part of an architectural complex that includes a hydroelectric power station, recognized as a Class A Swiss cultural property.
The funicular operates between May and October, with return tickets costing 12 Swiss francs for adults and 8 Swiss francs for children.
At the summit station, visitors observe the exact location where fictional character Sherlock Holmes confronted Professor Moriarty in their final encounter.
Location: Schattenhalb
Official opening: 1899
Part of: list of cultural properties in Schattenhalb
Address: Leimerli 255, 3860 Schattenhalb 3860
GPS coordinates: 46.71950,8.18770
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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