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Gießen District

Former Railway Embankment and Perfstausee Cycle Path

Gießen District

Former Railway Embankment and Perfstausee Cycle Path

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Former Railway Embankment and Perfstausee Cycle Path

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

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Andi

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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Daniel 🌲🚲

June 2, 2025

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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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Pet Kellogs

November 30, 2021

Cycling

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

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North Shore of Perfstausee – Perfstausee Cycle Route loop from Roth

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Former Railway Embankment and Perfstausee Cycle Path

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Lakes Cycle Route along the Perf – Perfstausee Cycle Route loop from Gönnern

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Lakes Cycle Route along the Perf – North Shore of Perfstausee loop from Buchenau (Lahn)

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North Shore of Perfstausee – Perfstausee Cycle Route loop from Roth

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