Braunwaldbahn, Braunwald - Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member superstein
N 46° 55.703 E 009° 00.057
32T E 500072 N 5197205
The Braunwaldbahn is a small, but modern Funicular in Canton Glarus, Switzerland.
Waymark Code: WM79GW
Location: Glarus, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/23/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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The Braunwald Railway connects the SBB Station Linthal Braunwaldbahn to 674 m above sea level. M. with the air-altitude health resort of Braunwald 1254 m above sea level. M. Braunwald is one of the car-free places in Switzerland, which are easily accessible only by rail.

Track width: 1000 mm
Circuit length: 1367 m
Height difference: 580 m
Rope diameter: 42 mm
Speed: 6 m / s
Time: 6.5 minutes
Maximum gradient 68%

See the Braunwaldbahn in action (visit link)
Seasonal?: Open All Year

Length of Track: 1367 meter

Angle of Incline: 68%

Elevation: 580 meters

Funicular's Official Website: Not listed

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