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🏗️ Tunnel History: From Railway Tunnel to Mushroom Farm The Freienseener Tunnel was completed in 1903 as part of the expansion of the Friedberg–Mücke railway line. The original tube was 146 meters long and formed part of the single-track connection between Laubach and Freienseen. In 1938/39, a second, 196-meter-long tube was built parallel to the first, but was never used for regular rail traffic. This second tube was used during World War II for a so-called "U-Verlagerung" (underground relocation) – an underground relocation of armaments production to camouflage it from air raids. From 1943 onwards, aircraft speedometers and parts for the V1 and V2 rockets were produced here, among other things. Approximately 1,200 forced laborers, prisoners of war, and inmates from a branch of the Heddernheim labor education camp were involved in this production. After the war, the tunnel was used for various civilian purposes. Today it houses a mushroom farm.

drove past and found it beautiful

The two railway tunnels near Freienseen bear witness to a turbulent history that goes far beyond rail traffic. One of the tunnels was once built for the planned railway line through the Vogelsberg Mountains – but trains never ran through it. The project remained unfinished. During World War II, the remote location was exploited: rocket parts, possibly also V1 and V2 components, were reportedly temporarily stored and guarded in surrounding bunkers. Today, the tunnels serve peaceful purposes: One tunnel houses a mushroom farm, the other is sealed and a protected refuge for bats. Therefore, it's clear: there will be no passage through them – whether on foot or by bike. Nature and current use are paramount. The railway line remains history. I was lucky on my railway line bike tour because, just as we were there, mushroom seeds and straw were delivered, and I was able to take a look inside. Great. YouTube Mushroom Farm Freienseen.

The Protestant church in Dauernheim was built in 1252 and stands above the impressive rock cellars.

In front of the church there are rock cellars along the main street, some of which have existed there for centuries.

Unfortunately there were no more drinks left. A cool non-alcoholic pilsner would have been just the thing! ;)

Unfortunately there were no more drinks left. A cool non-alcoholic pilsner would have been just the thing! ;)

Especially in earlier times, before there were “refrigerators” for everyone, these rock cellars were very important and valuable.