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Railway Crossing on the Ruhrtalbahn Between Olsberg and Wulmeringhausen

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Railway Crossing on the Ruhrtalbahn Between Olsberg and Wulmeringhausen

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Railway Crossing on the Ruhrtalbahn Between Olsberg and Wulmeringhausen

Name: Railway Crossing on the Ruhrtalbahn Between Olsberg and Wulmeringhausen
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Location: Olsberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Tom

November 14, 2024

The Steinhelle-Medebach narrow-gauge railway
This narrow-gauge railway, which was operated from 1903 to 1953, crossed the Sauerland and also had stops near Olsberg and Wiemeringhausen.
* Significance: The railway was of great importance for the economic development of the region. It was used to transport goods such as wood, coal and agricultural products.
* Route: The route ran from Steinhelle on the Ruhr Valley Railway through what is now the Olsberg urban area (including Assinghausen and Wiemeringhausen) to Medebach.
* Special features: The railway was known for its steep gradients and the two characteristic hairpin bends between Küstelberg and Wissinghausen.
* Discontinuation: Due to the increasing road traffic, the railway was discontinued in 1953.
What is left of it today?
* Hiking trail: Today a popular hiking trail follows the former route of the narrow-gauge railway. This not only offers beautiful views, but also insights into the technical masterpiece of the time.

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Bojescu

April 27, 2025

Be aware from incoming trains

Rolli

October 6, 2025

Unguarded railway crossing. Pay close attention.

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Location: Olsberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge – Along the Upper Ruhr loop from Oeventrop

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3. Along the Upper Ruhr – Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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