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Galgenberg fortification

Name: Galgenberg fortification
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Location: Kattenhofen, Diedenhofen, Great East, France

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Charlie Cosh

December 16, 2022

An impressive entrance to the Maginot line Outrage de Galtenberg. Visits are possible.

Dirk Rüger

July 15, 2025

🛡️ **Ouvrage du Galgenberg – A Deep Look into the Maginot Line**

The **Ouvrage de Galgenberg** is a large underground fortification of the **Maginot Line**, located south of Cattenom. It was built between 1930 and 1935 and served to defend the French border against Germany.

The complex consists of several **combat bunkers**, **barracks**, **tunnels**, and **supply facilities** located deep underground. During the Cold War, the fort was modernized and remained in active use until the 1980s.

🔦 Today, it is accessible for guided tours (registration only), including a view of the original equipment: rails, power supply, ventilation systems, and gun emplacements.

**Tip:** Ideal for military and history buffs – bring warm clothing, as it's chilly inside! Guided tours with former soldiers or experts are particularly impressive.

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Kattenhofen, Diedenhofen, Great East, France

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Galgenberg fortification

1. Lake Mirgenbach – Lac du Mirgenbach Dam loop from Gavisse

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3. Lake Mirgenbach – Lac du Mirgenbach Dam loop from Boust

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