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Ouvrage du Hackenberg

Ouvrage du Hackenberg

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Ouvrage du Hackenberg

Name: Ouvrage du Hackenberg
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Location: Weckringen, Diedenhofen, Great East, France

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1. Ouvrage du Hackenberg – Abri des Chênes Brûlés loop from Veckring

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2. Ouvrage du Hackenberg – Bunkeranlage Hackenberg loop from Veckring

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3. View of Veckring loop from Helling

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Die-Wilden-Radfahrer

January 11, 2021

The Hackenberg Work is part of the Maginot line in France in the Lorraine region. You can make a presentation here. Takes about 3 hours. A unique experience. Everyone should experience it once. The turret is also demonstrated in action. Just awesome.

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Dirk Rüger

July 15, 2025

🛡️ **Ouvrage du Hackenberg** – The Largest Fortification of the Maginot Line**

The **Ouvrage du Hackenberg** near **Veckring** is the most impressive and largest fortification of the **Maginot Line** – a real must-see for history buffs. Built between 1929 and 1935, it includes:

🔩 **17 combat and entry blocks**,
🚇 over **10 km of underground tunnels**,
🚂 an **internal electric railway**,
⚙️ barracks, ammunition depots, a hospital, and a power supply.

During World War II, the fort was combat-ready, but was evacuated without a fight after the armistice in 1940. The French Army later reused the facility during the Cold War.

🎟️ Today, Hackenberg has been beautifully restored and can be visited on guided tours – including a ride on the original narrow-gauge railway.

Tip: Be sure to take a guided tour – it lasts about two hours. The underground coolness is pleasant even in summer! It's ideal for a half-day excursion with a historical twist.

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Location: Weckringen, Diedenhofen, Great East, France

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Ouvrage du Hackenberg

1. Ouvrage du Hackenberg – Abri des Chênes Brûlés loop from Veckring

2. Ouvrage du Hackenberg – Bunkeranlage Hackenberg loop from Veckring

3. View of Veckring loop from Helling

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