Klingenberg-Colmnitz station

Klingenberg-Colmnitz is a railway station in Klingenberg and also a protected cultural monument in Germany. The facility has three main tracks for regional trains and serves connections between Dresden and surrounding municipalities.

The station opened in 1862 as part of the Dresden-Werdau railway line and was later expanded with narrow-gauge railways to Frauenstein and Oberdittmannsdorf. This expansion documents the development of the regional rail network in the Ore Mountains during the 19th century.

The station building displays traditional Saxon railway architecture and is protected as a German cultural monument. Visitors can see the characteristic design that reflects 19th-century railway construction methods.

The station provides car parking and bicycle storage, making it convenient to arrive by different means of transport. Real-time information displays and a digital assistant system help travelers plan their journeys.

The station was once a critical point for coupling additional locomotives to help trains climb the steep Tharandter Steige gradient. This technique was essential for moving heavy freight trains over this challenging mountain section.

Location: Klingenberg

Inception: 1862

Official opening: August 11, 1862

Elevation above the sea: 436.1 m

Address: Klingenberg

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Klingenberg-Colmnitz-1031468

GPS coordinates: 50.92586,13.50095

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21