Alte Eisenbahn, Unfinished railway tunnel in Eggegebirge, Germany
The Alte Eisenbahn consists of visible tunnel entrances and water-filled cuts through the Eggegebirge mountain range between Lichtenau and Willebadessen.
The Cologne-Minden-Thuringian Railway Company initiated construction of a 600-meter tunnel in 1847, completing only one-third before financial difficulties halted the project.
Archaeological excavations in 2017 revealed remains of a guard house and several shafts, contributing to regional industrial heritage research.
Visitors can access the historical site from the Alte Eisenbahn parking area through multiple hiking trails, including the Eggeweg path.
The tunnel sections were deliberately detonated for safety reasons, creating water-filled cuts that enabled underwater archaeological research in 2016.
Location: Lichtenau
Location: Willebadessen
GPS coordinates: 51.60870,8.99036
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:05
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