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Schauinslandbahn, Cable car system in Black Forest, Germany

The Schauinslandbahn is a cable car system in the Black Forest that rises from a lower station near Horben to the mountain summit. The ride covers considerable elevation gain and offers views across the surrounding valleys and distant landscapes as it ascends.

The system was built in 1930 and pioneered new technology that safely transported people to mountain heights. It has carried countless visitors since its opening and remains a proven and reliable part of the region's infrastructure.

The cable car links visitors and locals with the Black Forest landscape and serves as a starting point for exploring the mountain region. It has become part of how people experience this area throughout the seasons.

The ride up takes roughly 20 minutes and visitors should bring weather-appropriate clothing since conditions at the top can be windy and cool. The system is straightforward to access and information about hiking trails and the surrounding area is available at the station.

On clear days the ride offers views reaching toward the Rhine Valley and Vosges Mountains, showing how high the ascent actually takes you. This far-reaching vista makes the experience memorable because you can see across multiple landscape zones at once.

Location: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Location: Freiburg im Breisgau

GPS coordinates: 47.93600,7.86544

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41

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