Passau–Hauzenberg railway

The Passau-Hauzenberg railway extends for 23.9 kilometers through the Bavarian landscape, incorporating a branch line to Erlau-Obernzell with standard gauge tracks.

The railway commenced operations on April 18, 1904, following the completion of the Kräutelstein bridge over the Danube, marking a new chapter in regional connectivity.

The railway line transformed local communities by connecting Passau to smaller towns, enabling the transport of goods and supporting industrial development in the region.

Regular services on the railway line ceased after the 2002 floods, though portions of the track infrastructure remain intact for potential future restoration.

The railway utilized specialized Class PtzL 3/4 locomotives designed for both adhesion and rack railway segments, navigating steep gradients of up to 25 percent.

Location: Obernzell

Address: Bahnlinie Passau - Hauzenberg,Erlau

GPS coordinates: 48.57164,13.46594

Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:46