There are also many types of railways and cabins dedicated to mountain climbing in the world, many of which are still active and attract a lot of visitors.
Perhaps we have nothing left with railways stretching across Vietnam. But did you know that in addition to the normal railroad train, there are also specialized railways for climbing. Not far away, even in Vietnam, there is Thap Cham dedicated railway - Da Lat with jaggies for climbing.
Unfortunately, this route is no longer active today. However, there are many types of railways and cabins dedicated to mountain climbing in the world, many of which are still active and attract a large number of visitors. Let's take a look around these unique rail lines.
1. Niesenbahn - Mitzerlanden City, Switzerland
This is one of the longest and highest climbing railway in the world.First opened in 1910, it has a total length of over 3500m.Altitude calculated from the starting point to the stop of Niesenbahn is 1524m.
This historic car has been taken care of and restored many times over the years, this route is still continuing its mission to help people move up the mountain slope for more than a century.
2. Montmartre Funicular - Paris City, France
The view from the top of the Montmartre hill in Paris has long been considered one of the most beautiful places in the city, but climbing this hill is not a simple thing.That is why the Montmartre Funicular climbing railway was built in 1900.
First, it uses a hydraulic system to push passenger cabins up a hill.But after two upgrades, Montmartre Funicular was able to operate automatically.
3. Funicolare Centrale - Naples City, Italy
One of the busiest mountain climbing routes in the world, Funicolare Centrale is the fourth route to be installed in downtown Naples.Each year, about 10 million guests use it to move between 4 service stations.
This new route only takes 2 years to build.But in 1928, there was the first climbing route operating in Naples.
4. Fløibanen Funicular - Bergen, Norway
Curving through the green tops near Bergen, the Fløibanen Funicular route was built primarily for tourism rather than public transport.
Opened in 1918, the entire road system was replaced in 2002, so today it has a fairly modern design.
The distance from Fløyen to the top lasts about 7 minutes.Guests will be seated in a special car with a ceiling and glass sides to be able to take in the stunning views outside.
5. Carmelit - Haifa City, Israel
This underground route is one of the smallest underground railway lines in the world.Running between two terraces, Carmelit climbing railway is a transportation system that helps people to go to Mount Carmel.
This route only takes about 8 minutes.Today it is no longer used as much as it used to be, but Carmelit still works every day.
6. Johnstown Inclined Plane - Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Built in the late 1800s, Johnstown Inclined Plane is not used for travel or transportation, but for emergencies.
After the historic flood in this city in 1889, a system that could quickly bring people up was proposed to be built, and this railway was the result.
It is also considered the world's steepest climbing railway when recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records.
7. Angel's Flight - Los Angeles, California
To get to the top of the Bunker Hill, residents and visitors in Los Angeles often use the Angel's Flight, or at least once.First opened in 1901, this short route makes it easy for people to travel to the Bunker Hill.
But in recent years, it has been closed for safety and financial reasons.I don't know if I can open the door to welcome visitors later.
8. Duquesne Incline - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
First, this route was used to transport goods up and down the Washington mountain, but it was later improved and allowed to be used as a passenger vehicle.
In 1960, the railway was closed but today it has been refurbished and has become one of the city's most popular tourist destinations.
9. Monongahela Incline - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Operating only a few kilometers from Dequesne Incline, the Monongahela Incline is the oldest climbing railway line that is still active in the United States.
The cabin shaped a small house on the picture that went up and down the hill since 1870. It was first used to transport German coal factory workers, but later it became a popular tourist destination.
10. Fenelon Place Elevator - Dubuque City, Iowa
Although not as "monumental" as other roads, the Fenelon Hill Railway has another advantage that many people love, which is its cute design.
When inaugurated, this route is only for wealthy businessmen, but it is finally open to everyone for 5 cents a time.
11. Neribergbahn - Wiesbaden City, Germany
This route is only open for operation during the summer time of the year for one simple reason: this is one of the rare remaining mountain climbing tracks of the hydraulically operated world.
In winter, water is at risk of freezing, so Neribergbahn must stop working to ensure safety.
12. Lookout Mountain Incline Railway - Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
The railway runs through the slopes of Lookout Mountain, which is also the site of the famous American Civil War "Battle Above The Clouds".
With a length of nearly 1.6 km, this two-lane railway is now a attraction for many tourists, locals, as well as veterans of the ancient civil war.
13. Elevator of Valparaiso - Valparaiso City, Chile
Since 1911, residents of Valparaiso have been able to use this special rail system.At that time, this was considered a quite dangerous way of transportation.
This system used to be very busy, but there are only 14 operators available to help people move up the slope.
