Cab Ride: Bayrischzell 🇩🇪 – Holzkirchen 🇩🇪 | Bavarian Alpine Railway [RB55 / BR 622]

Experience a scenic cab ride along the railway line between Bayrischzell and Holzkirchen, traveling from the Bavarian Alps northwards into the Alpine foothills. This route offers stunning mountain scenery, narrow valleys, rivers, and traditional Bavarian villages, making it one of the most picturesque regional railways in southern Germany. Bayrischzell 00:22 Osterhofen 03:07 Geitau 05:15 Fischbachau 08:29 Schliersee 19:43 Hausham 21:57 Agatharied 23:47 Miesbach 26:59 Darching 33:50 Holzkirchen 38:32 📍 Location: Bayrischzell – Holzkirchen. Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern), Germany. 📏 Route Length: Approx. 36 km. Approx. 22.4 miles. ⛰️ Elevation & Gradient: Alpine and pre-Alpine terrain with continuous descents towards the north. Elevation decreases from approx. 800 m at Bayrischzell to 685 m at Holzkirchen (≈ 2,625 – 2,247 ft above sea level). Moderate gradients typical of Alpine branch lines. 🚦 Signalling & Train Control: German light signal system (Hp/Ks signals). Train protection system PZB 90. Single-track, non-electrified regional railway. Operations managed via dispatcher control (Zugleitbetrieb) and electronic interlocking systems. Operated mainly by regional diesel multiple units. 📜 Brief History of the Line: The railway line between Holzkirchen and Bayrischzell was opened in stages between 1883 and 1913 to connect Munich’s southern hinterland with the Bavarian Alps. The extension to Bayrischzell significantly improved access to Alpine regions and boosted tourism and regional development. Today, the line remains an important regional passenger route, popular with commuters, hikers, and winter sports travelers. 🎥 Enjoy this immersive cab ride through valleys and Alpine landscapes and experience one of Bavaria’s most atmospheric regional railways from the driver’s perspective. 👍 Like, subscribe, and feel free to leave a comment if you enjoy cab ride videos!