Schatzalp-Bahn

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Schatzalp-Bahn (Davos-Schatzalp-Bahn)

The Schatzalp-Bahn is a funicular railway in Davos, Switzerland. It runs from Davos-Platz at the bottom up to Schatzalp at the top, serving the Schatzalp and Strela skiing area.

Key facts
- Route: Davos Platz to Schatzalp
- Length: 712 meters
- Elevation gain: 304 meters (top at 1,861 m, bottom at 1,557 m)
- Maximum incline: 47.3%
- Tracks: 1 track with a passing loop; 2 cars
- Gauge: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
- Stations: 2 (Davos Platz bottom, Schatzalp top)
- Lower station location: beside Davos Platz railway station
- Connecting lines: Landquart–Davos, Davos–Filisur
- Purpose: Access to Schatzalp and the Strela skiing area

History
- Opened in 1899 to serve the Kurhaus at Schatzalp (now Berghotel Schatzalp)
- Was the first funicular in the canton of Graubünden
- Construction faced delays after the concession was first given to another company; in 1898 exclusive rights were granted to Davosplatz-Schatzalp-Bahn
- Built and operated by Davosplatz-Schatzalp-Bahn; currently owned and operated by Berghotel Schatzalp AG

Ownership
- Owner/Operator: Berghotel Schatzalp AG