To this day, there is a railway line between Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg station and Marktschorgast station which made European railway history at the time of its construction in the years between 1844 and 1848.
It is the first line in Europe where a significant height difference of 158 metres with an incline of 1:40 had to be overcome while being usable without any assistance!
Discover the history of the structure "Schiefe Ebene" on the educational path along the rails.