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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Mettmann
Erkrath

Steepest Mainline Railway in Europe (Hochdahl Incline)

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Erkrath

Steepest Mainline Railway in Europe (Hochdahl Incline)

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Steepest Mainline Railway in Europe (Hochdahl Incline)

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    March 28, 2017

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    Inconspicuous, but worth reading information board on the former steepest railway main line in Europe
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    June 16, 2018

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    Special feature of the track
    Between the two ends of the approximately 2.5-kilometer steep ramp there is a height difference of 82 meters, which gives a slope of 33.3 ‰. …
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    October 23, 2017

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    The transition from Hochdahl to Neanderthal
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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Steepest Mainline Railway in Europe (Hochdahl Incline)

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    1. Rhine Cycle Route – Path Behind the Dike loop from Hochdahl

    45.5km

    01:54

    170m

    170m

    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Elevation 50 m

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