Untertageanlage Lorch-Wispertal, Military underground facility in Lorch, Germany
Untertageanlage Lorch-Wispertal is an underground complex carved into the Ranselberg mountain to serve military storage needs. A main tunnel runs through the facility and connects to numerous chambers designed to accommodate large vehicles.
The facility was built in 1962 as part of military planning during the Cold War in West Germany. Its construction required extensive rock extraction and took more than 10 years to complete.
The facility represents a significant example of Cold War military infrastructure development in western Germany during the 1960s and 1970s.
The main tunnel is designed for large vehicles and provides ample space for most transport needs. The spaces inside are navigable and require sturdy footwear for walking through the facility.
The facility contains two thousand ionization smoke detectors and features a specialized climate control system maintaining specific temperature and humidity levels.
Inception: 1974
GPS coordinates: 50.06377,7.84924
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07
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