Sázava Pacific Railway
Posázavský pacifik
A legendary scenic railway line running from Prague along the Sázava River, famous for its beautiful natural scenery, historic viaducts, and deep connection to the Czech tramping movement. The route is served by regular passenger trains as well as seasonal nostalgic steam and motor trains.

🚂 A legendary scenic railway line along the Sázava River, famous for its beautiful natural scenery and historic viaducts.
🏞️ Deeply connected to the Czech tramping movement, offering a journey through rugged canyons and winding paths.

Why Go

✨ Experience a historic railway journey through stunning Czech wilderness
🌉 Marvel at impressive engineering feats like the Žampach Viaduct
🛤️ Ride regular passenger trains or nostalgic steam and motor trains
🚶‍♀️ Explore the Sázava River canyon with its rapids and rocky slopes
📚 Discover the rich history of Czech tramping and railway construction

🚂 Train Services

📅 Regular Passenger Trains: Operated year-round by České dráhy on both main lines (210 & 212).
💨 Nostalgic Steam Train (Párou Posázavím): Runs several times during the summer season (April to October) by České dráhy.
🚃 Sázava Motor Train (Posázavský motoráček): A tourist train by KŽC, operating every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from late March to early October.
📍 Motor Train Route: From Prague (Main Station, Vršovice, Kačerov, Braník) to Týnec nad Sázavou, passing through the Vltava river valley, Davle, and over the Žampach viaduct.

🌉 Highlights & Points of Interest

Žampach Viaduct: A magnificent stone viaduct, 110 meters long and 41 meters high, one of Europe's highest stone bridges.
Tunnels: Seven tunnels on Line 210, plus one on the Dobříš branch. Five were used as underground factories during WWII.
Tramping History: Nicknamed by early Czech 'tramps' inspired by American Wild West stories. The first tramping settlement was founded around 1918 near St. John's Rapids.

📜 History

🏗️ Construction began in the late 19th century.
🚂 First section (Nusle to Modřany) built in 1881 for a sugar factory.
🗓️ Main construction from Čerčany to Modřany (with Dobříš branch) started after a concession on March 4, 1895.
🛤️ First train reached Dobříš on September 22, 1897.
🎉 Entire route (Čerčany to Nusle-Vršovice) completed on May 1, 1900, including challenging sections with tunnels and the Žampach viaduct.

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