Opened in 1887, the funicular railway to the high Malbergskopf in Bad Ems was the steepest cable railway in Germany with a gradient of up to 54 percent. With its water ballast drive, it was considered the epitome of German engineering at the time. Here you will learn everything about the planning, construction and technical features of this German monument.
- Duration: 1.5 hrs.
- Group: max. 30 pers.
- Price: 80 € (foreign language 85 €)
- The guided tour also includes a picture documentation
Our tip: A snack can be taken in the railway's own Cafè Eckstein.