Neighboring Saxony is crossed by several narrow-gauge railways where you can take a ride on a train pulled by a steam engine. One such - Fichtelbergbahn (Fichtelberg railway) runs on a railway Kurort Oberwiesenthal - Cranzahl and back. The ride on the train propelled by steam, in carriages produced in the years 1913-1932 will be a great experience not only for children but also for adults.
When riding on Fichtelberg railway, you can visit many interesting places. At most of the 9 stops many attractions are prepared for visitors. In Neudorf, you can find Soup Museum; in Unterwiesenthal, you can visit a farm where they keep alpacas; at the station in Oberwiesenthal you can visit the technical background of the station etc.
Route length | 17 km |
Maximum speed | 30 km/hod |
Driving time in one direction | approx. 1 hour |
The number of stops on the route | 9 |
Ticket sales | Kurort Oberwiesenthal, Cranzahl |