Geislinger Steige, railway line in southern Germany
Description
Geislinger Steige is a railway line in Baden-Württemberg that climbs steeply over the Swabian Alps. The track ascends roughly 370 m (1,200 ft) over about 10 km (6 mi), cutting through landscapes that change noticeably from valley floor to plateau.
History
Built in the 19th century as part of the South German Railway, the line is considered a landmark of railway engineering of its era. It became essential for connecting southern German regions to the north and remains an important transport corridor.
Practical
The line is popular with railway enthusiasts and can be observed from trains that travel this route daily. Best views come from train windows or from vantage points along the track itself.
Did you know?
The line is noted for its engineering innovations of the 1800s, with solutions that were revolutionary for their time. Railway historians still admire it as a testament to the ingenuity of engineers from that era.
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