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Heidelberg Funicular Railway

Zwingerstraße 20, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany ★★★★☆ 326 views
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About Heidelberg Funicular Railway

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The Heidelberg Mountain Railway (German: Heidelberger Bergbahn) is a two-section funicular railway in the city of Heidelberg, Germany. The first section runs from a lower station at Kornmarkt in Heidelberg's Altstadt, via an intermediate station at Heidelberg Castle, to an upper station at Molkenkur. The lower train is one of the most modern roller coasters in Germany while the second train is one of the oldest electrically controlled cable cars and takes tourists to Königstuhl, the highest point in the area, at an altitude of over 550 meters.

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The railway begins at the lower station at Kornmarkt in Heidelberg's Altstadt (Old Town), with an intermediate stop at Heidelberg Castle, and continues to the upper station at Molkenkur. From Molkenkur, the second section takes you further up to Königstuhl, the highest point in the area at over 550 meters altitude.
The first section features one of the most modern roller coasters in Germany, while the second section operates with one of the oldest electrically controlled cable cars in the region. Both sections work together to transport visitors from the city center all the way to the summit of Königstuhl.
Yes, Heidelberg Castle serves as an intermediate station on the first section of the railway, allowing visitors to stop and explore the historic castle before continuing up to Molkenkur or Königstuhl. This makes it convenient to combine a castle visit with your mountain railway experience.
Königstuhl stands at over 550 meters altitude, making it the highest point in the area and offering spectacular panoramic views of Heidelberg and the surrounding Neckar Valley. The journey up via the funicular railway provides stunning scenery and photo opportunities throughout the ascent.
The railway is notable for combining modern technology in its first section with historic infrastructure in its second section, which features one of Germany's oldest electrically controlled cable car systems. This unique blend of old and new engineering makes it a fascinating attraction for both history enthusiasts and modern transportation fans.