Schauinslandbahn
One of Germany’s longest circulating cableways, taking about 20 minutes to reach the 1,284-meter Schauinsland, with views over the Black Forest and the Alps.
The Schauinslandbahn opened in 1930. It runs about 3.6 km, climbs roughly 750 m and uses circulating gondolas, making it one of the longest cable cars of its kind in Germany. At the summit is a lookout tower, and on clear days the Alps are visible. The mountain has hiking loops, the Museums-Bergwerk old silver mine museum and summer toboggan runs. A round trip costs about €17 and is covered by the Black Forest Card. Getting there: take tram 2 from the old town to Dorfstraße, then transfer to bus 21 to the base station, about 30 minutes in total.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (extended hours in summer)
Nearby sights
- Vauban
- Schwabentor
- Schlossberg Freiburg
- Augustinermuseum
- Fischerau & Gerberau
- Martinstor
- Freiburg Bächle
- Münsterplatz Market