Festungsbahn (Salzburg)
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The Festungsbahn is a funicular railway providing access to Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg municipality in Austria. It links the fortress with Festungsgasse, below the northern side of the fortress's walls. The Festungsbahn opened in 1892, and should not be confused with the much older Reisszug line that provides goods access to the castle.[2][3]
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Festungsbahn | |
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Owner | Salzburg AG |
Coordinates | 47.795701°N 13.04619°E / 47.795701; 13.04619 |
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Type | Funicular |
History | |
Opened | 1892 |
Technical | |
Line length | 191 metres (627 ft) |
Track gauge | 1,040 mm (3 ft 5 in)[1] |
Maximum incline | 62% |
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The line is operated by Salzburg AG, who also operate the city's buses and the Salzburger Lokalbahn.[4]