Tunnelbelüftungsgebäude am Königstuhl, Ventilation shaft building on Königstuhl hill, Germany.
The stone ventilation building features a tower design with a square base and rises above the forest near Johannes-Hoops-Way in Heidelberg.
Construction of the ventilation facility began in 1912 to serve the Königstuhl railway tunnel, extracting gases from diesel and steam locomotives until 1971.
The structure represents early 20th-century industrial engineering, displaying architectural elements reminiscent of medieval fortification designs.
The building underwent conversion into residential space during the 1990s after the railway line electrification made its original function obsolete.
Adjacent to the building stands a sequoia tree, planted during the initial construction period and reaching approximately the same age as the structure.
Location: Heidelberg
Part of: Königstuhltunnel
GPS coordinates: 49.40595,8.70716
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:51
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