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Kurwaldbahn Bad Ems

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Kurwaldbahn Bad Ems

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    May 6, 2023

    Hiking

    The Kurwaldbahn (spa forest railway) was put into operation in 1997. In 2005, it was completely renovated for Rhineland-Palatinate Day, and at that time the two 25-person passenger cabins were also replaced.

    The railway operates daily between 6:15 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., running every 10 minutes except between 6:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. (7-minute interval).

    The track is 220 meters long and overcomes an elevation difference of 132 meters with a maximum gradient of 78%.

    There are three fare options: a single ride for €3, a round trip for €5, and a 10-ride ticket for €18.
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    October 4, 2023

    Cycling

    The ecological passenger transport transports up to 20 people in each of the two cabins. These meet halfway in the middle of the steep slope. The red cabins cover the exact height difference of 132 meters between the mountain and valley stations in less than two minutes and every seven minutes from 6:15 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday/Sun/holidays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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    November 1, 2025

    Hiking

    Hotel and spa guests in Bad Ems receive the "Kaiser Card," which offers various discounts. Among other things, it includes a free ride on the Kurwaldbahn (spa forest railway).
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    Location: Bad Ems, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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