Sommerbergbahn

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The funicular just before the passing loop
The funicular just before the passing loop
The funicular on the bridge over Baetznerstrasse
The funicular on the bridge over Baetznerstrasse

The Sommerbergbahn is a funicular railway in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It runs from Bad Wildbad to the top of the Wildbader Sommerberg, which gives good views over the town, with one intermediate stop.[1]

The Sommerbergbahn opened in 1908 and was modernised in 1928 and again in 1968. In 2004 extensive work was undertaken to bring it into line with modern safety requirements.[1]

The funicular has the following technical parameters:[1][2]

  • Length: 756 metres
  • Height: 324 metres
  • Maximum Steepness: 53%
  • Configuration: Single track with passing loop
  • Cars: 2
  • Capacity: 100 passengers per car
  • Journey time: 3.5 minutes
  • Track gauge: 1 metre
  • Traction: Electricity

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c This article is based on a translation of an article from the German Wikipedia.
  2. ^ Lift-Database : Bad Wildbad : Sommerbergbahn. Lift-World.info. Retrieved on February 26, 2007.

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Coordinates: 48°45′00.65″N, 8°32′39.07″E

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