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Gießen District

Marburg-Biedenkopf

Former Railway Embankment and Perfstausee Cycle Path

Gießen District

Marburg-Biedenkopf

Former Railway Embankment and Perfstausee Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Former Railway Embankment and Perfstausee Cycle Path

Cycling

4.5

(114)

Mountain biking

5.0

(4)

Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Road cycling

3.3

(2)

Hiking

5.0

(1)

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Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Location: Breidenbach, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Tips

September 12, 2021

Cycling

Official part of the cycle path to the center of Breidenbach. It is definitely nicer than driving along the road.

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June 2, 2025

Cycling

In 1909, construction began on the railway line from Wallau to Oberscheld. To create the embankment, the Perf was rerouted above and below the village. The official inauguration took place on May 1, 1911, with a decorated special train. Due to the steep gradients in the Gansbach Valley and Schelderwald, special locomotives called "Grinsches Lies'che" were used. Later, rail buses and diesel locomotives were used. After rail service ceased, the tracks were dismantled and sold to Italy, where they are still in service today. The embankment is now part of the Perf Reservoir - Aartalsee long-distance cycle path.

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November 30, 2021

Cycling

Use the route from Eschenburg to Perfstau Lake. Much bike path, little incline 👍🏻

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Elevation 360 m

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Location: Breidenbach, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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