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Former Kelmiser Railway Border Crossing

Wallonie

Former Kelmiser Railway Border Crossing

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Former Kelmiser Railway Border Crossing

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Location: Kelmis, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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2. Forest shrine with crucifix – On a green carpet loop from Preuswald

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3. Bridge Over the Lontzenerbach – Hohnbach Valley loop from Preuswald

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Frank Rmr

March 20, 2021

At Kauberg is the border point on the railway line of the former connecting line between the Aachen Central Station - Liège - Brussels and Aachen West - Tongeren - Antwerp lines.

At Kauberg is the border point of the former connecting line between the Aix-la-Chapelle Central - Liège - Brussels and Aix-la-Chapelle West - Tongeren - Antwerp lines.

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Waldgänger

February 5, 2023

Inconspicuous border crossing along the way

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Mike

November 13, 2025

Along the hiking trail near Kelmis, you'll find the site of the former railway border crossing, a historic point where railway line 39B once crossed the border between Belgium and Germany. This railway played a significant role in the industrial history of Kelmis and Neutral-Moresnet, particularly in transporting zinc and lead from local mines to other industrial centers.

The border crossing illustrates the complex history of the area, which over the centuries fell under various states: Prussia, the Netherlands, Neutral-Moresnet, and ultimately Belgium. The former station and level crossing made the railway a vital component of logistics and border control.

Today, this point is a historical and educational stop for hikers. It combines technology, border history, and the surrounding hilly landscape with old railway lines that wind through forests and fields. It's a place where you literally reflect on how border lines influence industry and the landscape.

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Elevation 280 m

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Friday 19 December

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Location: Kelmis, Verviers, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Former Kelmiser Railway Border Crossing

1. Forest shrine with crucifix – On a green carpet loop from Moresnet-Chapelle

2. Forest shrine with crucifix – On a green carpet loop from Preuswald

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