Schlossbergbahn Freiburg

The old Schlossberg cable car was in operation for 40 years before it was caught up with the inevitable old age. For years, it had taken tourists and locals to Freiburg’s local mountain. Today a modern “people mover” takes the guests up to the Schlossberg restaurant Dattler. Now only one of the old cabins in front of the Schlossberg restaurant reminds us of the golden age of the small cable car.

Economic considerations forced this decision: Above all, the high personnel and operating costs made the cable car unacceptable for economical operation. The new inclined lift runs fully automatically – without any operating personnel. In contrast to the old cable car, wheelchair users, families with prams and the elderly people can now also comfortably reach the Schlossberg.

The inclined lift runs all year long, summer and winter. The first ride starts at 9 am, the last at 10 pm or later – depending on the restaurant operation – so that the guests have the possibility to go down by the new people mover.

The inclined elift on the Schlossberg in Freiburg, which was built in 2008, has undergone extensive modernization.

This feeder system, which is essential for the operation of the Schlossberg restaurant Dattler, was given a “fresh cell treatment” on a tight schedule.

Scope of the refurbishment:
– Renewal of all control components
– New drive unit including traction sheave
– New level and safety brake hydraulics
– New current collectors
– Idler pulley with absolute encoder
– Renewal of the running gear and stop sensors

After the successful conversion, the TÜV inspection took place on March 6, 2025, and the system was handed over to the customer on time. The result? Enthusiasm from the customer! The modernized system impresses with improved functionality, greater convenience and increased operational safety.

We are delighted with the successful completion of this project and are looking forward to further modernizations in the future.

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