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Alvensleben Tunnel

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Alvensleben Tunnel

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Alvensleben Tunnel

Recommended by 132 hikers out of 137

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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Location: Burglahr, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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2. Bridge Over the Mehrbach – Wied River Trail (Wiedweg) loop from Peterslahr

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Thomas Bröcker

October 20, 2019

The Alvensleben tunnel

The Alvensleben tunnel has its name after Albrecht Graf (1794 - 1858). He was appointed Prussian Minister of Finance in 1836 and at the same time had responsibility for the Mining Division.

    The dead straight course to the passage occurrence (length 1546 meters
    The alignment of the tunnel on the kurkölnische castle Lahr
    The remarkably low gradient (1.5 meters per 1000 meters of lug length)
    The continuously introduced rose vault under the sole
    Sumpholes at regular intervals
    Vaulting in a constant elliptical shape in mountainous areas with insufficient stability
    Victoria shaft at 1200 meters lug length (attached laterally)
    Air or (light) hole for ventilation

Summary:

    Construction time: 1835 - 1864
    Average propulsion per calendar day: 14.6 cm
    Length to the vein of the pit Louise: 1546 m
    Gradient: 1.50 meters to 1000 meters

Contact:
Tourist information of VG Flammersfeld
info@vg-flammersfeld.de
burglahr.de

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Andibonn

January 24, 2021

The gallery is accessible to visitors at around 400 meters by prior arrangement.

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Bine137

April 16, 2023

Unfortunately I didn't have time to visit the tunnel.

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Location: Burglahr, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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1. Bridge Over the Mehrbach – Wied River Trail (Wiedweg) loop from Oberlahr

2. Bridge Over the Mehrbach – Wied River Trail (Wiedweg) loop from Peterslahr

3. Grenzbach loop from Döttesfeld

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