The Bietschtalbrücke is a railway bridge of the Lötschbergbahn (BLS) on the so-called southern ramp. It spans the Bietschbach gorge at a height of 78 meters and is 136 meters …

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Bahnpeter

October 29, 2020

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The Bietschtalbrücke is certainly another highlight of the hike. You can see very nicely how they torment the heavy freight trains up the 28 ‰ steep ramp. Unfortunately, the express trains have disappeared since the tunnel existed. Unfortunately, the sequence of trains is no longer so close.

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Patrick Kurmann

April 29, 2019

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Imposing iron construction over the gorge.

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