Dresden Funicular Railway, Funicular railway in Loschwitz district, Germany.
The Dresden Funicular Railway connects the Loschwitz district to Weisser Hirsch area through a 547-meter track with two parallel cars crossing at midpoint.
The railway opened in October 1895 with steam engines, later converting to electrical power in 1910 under the operation of Dresden municipal tramways.
The funicular forms an essential part of Dresden's transport heritage, connecting residential neighborhoods while offering views across the Elbe Valley.
The railway operates daily from 6:30 to 21:00 on weekdays and 9:00 to 21:00 on weekends, with departures every 10 minutes in each direction.
Two tunnels, Burgberg and Prinzess Louisa, plus a 102-meter viaduct allow the funicular to navigate the steep 29 percent gradient of the hillside.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1894
Official opening: October 26, 1895
Operator: DVB
Address: Loschwitz
GPS coordinates: 51.05429,13.81504
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:32
These funicular railways cross steep slopes and connect cities with mountain summits. From historic lines in old quarters to modern installations in the Alps, each route provides different views of its region. The technical facilities transport passengers across elevation differences of up to 710 meters.
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