Eppsteiner Tunnel, Railway tunnel in Hofheim am Taunus, Germany.
The Eppsteiner Tunnel is a railway passage in Hofheim am Taunus that stretches approximately 339 meters through rocky ground made of phyllite stone and follows the path of the Lorsbach river. The structure holds two railway tracks and includes modern safety features designed to keep water out and ensure structural strength.
The original tunnel was built between 1875 and 1877 as a railway passage but was eventually replaced with a new structure that opened at Easter in 2013. The new tunnel was needed to meet modern requirements for train traffic and safety standards.
The sandstone entrance displays architectural details from the 1800s, showing how builders of that time worked and the style they favored. You can see how carefully the stone was cut and shaped, with decorative forms that reflect the construction methods of the era.
The structure is visible from street level and can be viewed from outside, with the entrance and its stonework clearly visible. The best time to visit is during daylight hours with good light, so you can better see and appreciate the architectural details of the facade.
When building the new tunnel, the old structure was filled with excavated soil and rock from the new construction process instead of being torn down completely. This practical approach reused the leftover material and permanently secured the original tunnel underground.
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