The Old Railway is an attempt to run a railroad line between Kassel and Paderborn through the Egge. However, water ingress and other geological features caused construction work to be halted. A new route was therefore laid, which crossed the Egge without a tunnel.
Today, two deep gorges bear witness to this disaster and have become valuable biotopes.
Today, two deep gorges bear witness to this disaster and have become valuable biotopes.
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General Information
Parking Available
Eligibility
Pet allowed
Directions & Parking facilities
The "Alte Eisenbahn" can only be reached on foot. There is a parking lot for hikers on the L763 between Lichtenau-Kleinenberg and Willebadessen. From there, follow the "Bühlheimer Weg" in a westerly direction.
More information
Tip: The Wilderer hiking trail (circular route, approx. 19 km) leads past the "Old Railway", among other places. Further information on the trail: see "related tour"
