Weinsberg tunnel

The Weinsberg tunnel is a railway passage approximately 890 meters long that runs through the landscape between Heilbronn and Weinsberg. It follows the Crailsheim railway line and passes through rock layers of Keuper marl, which present geological challenges due to anhydrite deposits.

Construction started in October 1859 and was finished in 1862, with many Italian workers helping to build it. Upon completion, it became the longest tunnel in Württemberg and marked an important milestone for the region's railway development.

The tunnel holds protected status as a cultural monument and represents the engineering skill of the 1800s. Train travelers passing through experience a piece of railway history that still connects two cities today.

The tunnel interior is in good condition and completely safe for train travel. Visitors can best experience the passage by taking a regular train service that runs between the two cities.

During renovation work in 2003, a special protective buffer was installed to protect the tunnel structure from geological pressures. This shows how modern engineers safeguard historical structures against natural challenges found underground.

Location: Baden-Württemberg

Inception: July 18, 1862

Official opening: August 4, 1862

Length: 891.3 m

GPS coordinates: 49.14597,9.26276

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20