Standseilbahn Künzelsau, Funicular railway in Künzelsau, Germany.
Standseilbahn Künzelsau is a funicular railway that links downtown with the Taläcker residential neighborhood, ascending about 170 meters in elevation. The system operates two cabins traveling along a track slightly exceeding 1,000 meters in length.
Construction began in 1999 to improve access between the old town and the newly developed Taläcker housing area that had grown just before. The project provided a practical solution for the town's recent expansion.
The funicular project emerged during a period of demographic change in Künzelsau, as the town welcomed new residents from eastern European countries.
The railway runs daily at regular intervals to move people efficiently between the two neighborhoods. The journey itself is brief and straightforward, making it simple for any visitor to use.
The line handles slopes as steep as 33 percent, showing remarkable engineering adapted to the valley's steep terrain. This gradient is what makes the system possible despite the confined valley space.
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