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Gemmenicher Tunnel

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Oliver🌍

November 22, 2020

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Der Gemmenicher Tunnel ist ein 870 m langer, zweigleisiger Eisenbahntunnel bei Aachen, der auf der Montzenroute die DB-Strecke 2552 mit der SNCB Strecke Spoorlijn 24 in Belgien verbindet.

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MariLu 🚴🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️

December 29, 2020

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The tunnel is also called the Botzelaer tunnel in Belgium. The tunnel, built in 1872, is on the Aachen – Bleyberg – Welkenraedt railway line.

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Frank Rmr

February 14, 2021

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Many know the three-country point on top of the Vaalser Berg, less known is that the railway tunnel of the (freight) railway line from Aachen to Antwerp / Anvers and the other Belgian ports is located directly below it.

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Elevation 250 m

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