The Almetalbahn was an approximately 60 km long, mostly single-track secondary railway line from Paderborn via Büren to Brilon. It is named after the alpine pasture through whose valley it leads in a north-south direction. For a long time, the remaining route between Büren-Weiberg and Brilon Wald was only used for freight traffic and a museum railway.
Today you can take a great stroll over the tracks and through the tunnel - history up close

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Denise und Miu 🐾

April 16, 2021

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History to touch. Until a few years ago, the Almetalbahn ran once or twice a year out of nostalgia

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Strampelpfade

September 6, 2021

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Sad because shut down!

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1. Alme Springs – Alme Springs loop from Alme

7.81km

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2. Alme Springs – Alme Springs loop from Tinne/Nehder Kopf

7.88km

02:13

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Almer Duck House Watermill – Alme Springs loop from Meilfesknapp

3.81km

01:02

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 350 m

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Location: Brilon, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Almetalbahn Tunnel (Former Brilon–Paderborn Railway)

1. Alme Springs – Alme Springs loop from Alme

2. Alme Springs – Alme Springs loop from Tinne/Nehder Kopf

3. Almer Duck House Watermill – Alme Springs loop from Meilfesknapp

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