Augustusburg Cable Railway, funicular railway in Saxony, Germany

The Augustusburg Cable Railway is a metre-gauge funicular linking Erdmannsdorf in the Zschopau valley with Augustusburg, about 15 km southeast of Chemnitz. Its 1,239.8-metre single track climbs 168 metres at an average gradient of 13.5 percent, with a maximum of 20.14 percent. Two counterbalanced cars meet at an Abt passing loop midway.

The railway began operations in 1911 after a license was granted the previous year. It was built to move people more quickly between the valley and the town above.

The station buildings show architectural features from the early 1900s that remain visible today. Visitors experience a piece of industrial heritage that continues to function on its original route.

The ride takes just a few minutes and boarding is straightforward at both stations. Plan your visit on clear days to enjoy the surrounding landscape during the journey.

The two cars were built in 1996, each weighing 9 tonnes and carrying 36 seated and 39 standing passengers. The upper station's machine house can be visited, and both stations keep their historical form.