Augustusburg Cable Railway

It connects the station of Erdmannsdorf-Augustusburg, in the village of Erdmannsdorf and on the Annaberg-Buchholz–Flöha railway, with the town of Augustusburg on the hill above.

[2][3] The need for a line to connect Augustusburg with its railway station was identified in the 19th century, with the growth of local tourism, but negotiation for granting a franchise took some years.

The line has been overhauled and restored several times, including 1971–73, 1996 and 2005–2006.

The stations have been kept in their historical condition, and are on the list of national monuments.

[2][4] The line has the following technical parameters:[2][5] The line is operated by Deutsche Bahn's subsidiary Erzgebirgsbahn, who also operate the nearby Annaberg-Buchholz–Flöha railway.