Schlossbergbahn (Graz)

Schlossbergbahn
The latest cars at the passing loop
Overview
Statusactive
OwnerHolding Graz
LocaleGraz, capital of Styria
Coordinates47°04′31″N 15°26′08″E / 47.0754°N 15.4356°E / 47.0754; 15.4356
Termini
  • Schloßbergbahn
  • Schloßbergrestaurant
Stations2
Service
TypeFunicular
Operator(s)Holding Graz
Rolling stock2 cars
History
CommencedAugust 1893 (1893-08)
OpenedNovember 25, 1894 (1894-11-25)
CompletedOctober 1894 (1894-10)
Technical
Line length201 metres (659 ft)
Number of tracksOne two-rail layout track with Abt passing loop
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Electrification600 V =
Operating speed11 km/h (6.8 mph)
Highest elevation467 m (1,532 ft)
Maximum incline599 ‰
Route map

km
0,212
Schloßbergrestaurant
467
0,14
Walking bridge Major Hackher Weg
416
0,06–0,12
Abt passing loop
385
0,0
Schloßbergbahn
358

The Schlossbergbahn, or Schloßbergbahn (English: Castle Hill Railway), is a funicular railway in the Austrian city of Graz. It connects the city centre with the Schloßberg, a hill and the site of a demolished fortress, with extensive views over the city.

The Schlossbergbahn should not be confused with the Schlossberg lift, a vertical lift which links the Schloßberg with the tunnel system beneath the hill, and via that with the city centre.