Funicular Molkenkur-Königstuhl in Heidelberg
50-person Funicular Molkenkur-Königstuhl
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| Canton / State |
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| Location | Heidelberg (Königstuhl) |
| Name | Molkenkur-Königstuhl |
| Type | 50-SPB (FPMF-W50) |
| Operating Time | 1907 - To date |
| Manufacturer |
Von Roll (2005 Garaventa) |
| Status |
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- Country: Germany
- Canton / State: Baden-Württemberg
- Location: Heidelberg (Königstuhl)
- Name: Molkenkur-Königstuhl
- Type: 50-SPB
- Operating Time: 1907-To date
- Year of construction: 1907
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: In operation
- Bottom station altitude: 289 m
- Difference in altitude: 261 m
- Length: 1020 m
- Travel time: 10 min
- Speed: 2 m/s
- Number of carriers: 2
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Electronics manufacturer: Frey
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Last update: 02.05.2025 14:23 (Updated by swisstrains)
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Molkenkur-Königstuhl?
The Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway is a 50-person Funicular in Heidelberg and connects the valley station at 289 m to the mountain station at 550 m.
When was the Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway constructed?
The Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway was constructed in 1907.
Where is the Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway located?
The Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway is operating in Heidelberg (Germany).
How long is the Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway is 1020 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway?
The Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway covers an elevation gain of 261 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway?
The Molkenkur-Königstuhl ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 289 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 550 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 261 | m |
| Length | 1020 | m |
| Capacity | ||
| Travel time | 10 | min |
| Speed | 2 | m/s |
| Number of towers | ||
| Number of carriers | 2 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
| Tensioning terminal | ||
| Carrier manufacturer | ||
| Rope manufacturer | ||
| Electronics manufacturer | Frey | |
| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
Chronicle
The installation replaces the following ropeway(s)
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The installation was previously located in the following place
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50-person Funicular Molkenkur-Königstuhl
After dismantling, the installation was set up again at the following location
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The installation was replaced by the following ropeway(s)
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Photos of this ropeway
Videos of this ropeway
Currently, there are no videos of this ropeway available.
Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 49.40719 N / 8.71463 E, Top station 49.40348 N / 8.72697 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps
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