Merkurbergbahn, Funicular railway in Baden-Baden, Germany
The Merkurbergbahn carries passengers along a 1,192-meter track with a vertical rise of 370 meters to the summit of Merkur Mountain at 668 meters.
The railway began operations in 1913, closed temporarily in 1967, and reopened in 1979 with enhanced safety features and modernized infrastructure.
The funicular serves as a gateway to outdoor activities, connecting visitors to hiking paths and observation platforms overlooking the Black Forest region.
Two modern carriages transport 38 passengers each, operating daily from the base station equipped with ticket machines and a convenience store.
The funicular reaches a maximum gradient of 54 percent, making it one of the steepest cable railways in Germany.
Location: Baden-Baden
Official opening: 1913
Website: https://stadtwerke-baden-baden.de/de/mobilitaet-freizeit/merkurbahn
GPS coordinates: 48.76507,8.27917
Latest update: May 13, 2025 16:30
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