Starý Smokovec–Hrebienok funicular, Mountain funicular in Starý Smokovec, Slovakia.
The Starý Smokovec-Hrebienok funicular is a mountain railway in the High Tatras that connects the village with a recreational area at higher elevation. The route climbs steeply through the forested slopes and carries passengers from the lower settlement up to the mountain destination.
The railway was built in the early 1900s to serve climbers and visitors traveling to the mountains. Later upgrades increased its capacity to handle growing numbers of passengers visiting the region.
The line connects the village to a popular mountain destination where hikers and tourists gather throughout the year. It has become a familiar part of how people reach the recreational areas that draw visitors to this region.
The funicular operates throughout the year and passengers can complete the journey in just a few minutes. Travelers should plan for seasonal variations in operating hours and be aware that bad weather may occasionally interrupt service.
The system uses a single track with a passing loop where the two cars can overtake each other. This efficient design allows more passengers to be transported without needing two parallel tracks.
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