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Alvensleben Tunnel

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Alvensleben Tunnel

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    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


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        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

    Translated by Google •

      January 24, 2021

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

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        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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