Achenseebahn

Seespitz is also the shipping pier and terminus of the Achensee steam cog railway © Achensee Tourismus

the Achensee steam cog railway - shortly after the centre of Maurach in the direction of Seespitz © Achensee Tourismus

Wusel the Water Sprite keeps the engine steaming as a fireman on the Achensee Steam Cog Railway. © Achensee Tourismus

the Achensee steam cog railway at the last station - at Seespitz © Achensee Tourismus

Achensee Steam Cog Railway on the way to Eben in Maurach © Achensee Tourismus

Seepitz - shipping pier and terminal station of the Achensee steam cog railway in Maurach © Achensee Tourismus

the Achensee steam cog railway is on the way © Natalie Radi

family excursion with the Achenseebahn © Natalie Radi

The aerial photograph shows the Achensee railway at the Seespitz stop in summer. The village of Maurach am Achensee can be seen in the background. © Achensee Tourismus

If that's not endurance: Since 1889, the Achensee steam cog railway has been working its way up from Jenbach in the Inn Valley to Lake Achensee. Europe's oldest steam cog railway climbs 440 meters in altitude over a distance of just under seven kilometers.

Just a few minutes after departing from Jenbach station, Tirol's best-known nostalgic train has to master its greatest feat of strength: an incline of 16 percent. Hissing and snorting, it then takes guests up to Lake Achensee, passing lush meadows and shady forests.

You can also look forward to magnificent views of the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains as the wind blows around your nose.

Having arrived at Lake Achensee, the old lady first needs a break. Passengers, on the other hand, can continue exploring right away and take a spin on the Achensee Shipping Company.

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