Groß-Umstadt Wiebelsbach station

Groß-Umstadt Wiebelsbach station is a railway station in the Odenwald region situated at the intersection of multiple railway lines. The facility has four platform tracks and connects Eberbach, Darmstadt, and Hanau together.

The station opened on December 27, 1870 with the opening of the Babenhausen line. The route was later extended to Hanau in 1882 and shaped the infrastructure of the entire region.

The station building displays Art Nouveau features blended with Renaissance elements, built between 1905 and 1910. This architectural mix shapes the character of the location and shows how local construction traditions combined contemporary and classical forms.

The non-electrified railway line operates with diesel multiple units class 613 and provides regional connections on lines RE 80, RB 81, and RB 82. The station sits centrally and offers good connections for travelers in all directions.

The electronic interlocking system at this station controls all operations of the Odenwald Railway, demonstrating technical progress in railroad management. This central control system enables efficient handling of all train movements across the network.

Location: Groß-Umstadt

Official opening: December 27, 1870

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Gro%C3%9F_Umstadt-Wiebelsbach-1018272

GPS coordinates: 49.83310,8.94090

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05