Giersbergtunnel

Historic railway tunnel with dual passage

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The Giersbergtunnel, named after the 358-meter-high Giersberg, was constructed between 1912 and 1915, featuring two separate tubes through the hill. The construction was carried out by Liebold & Co AG from Holzminden, who also managed the Dill line. Before World War I, around 3,000 workers were involved in building this remarkable structure that defines the Siegen landscape.

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With the onset of World War I, the workforce was reduced to about 500.

Guided Story

Here you are at the remarkable Giersbergtunnel, a historical feat of engineering from the early 20th century. Built between 1912 and 1915, the tunnel features two separate tubes that cut through the 358-meter-high Giersberg. The construction was undertaken by Liebold & Co AG from Holzminden, who were also responsible for the Dill line. Imagine this: around 3,000 workers were involved in bringing this project to life. Look northeast towards the Giersberg, approximately 341 meters from where you stand—that's the hill the tunnel is named after. To your west, just 361 meters away, is the St. Michael Church. These structures are enduring markers of a rich history that has shaped Siegen's landscape.