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Tunnel Albabstieg

Modern railway tunnel linking Dornstadt and Ulm

Counts toward these achievements:

Ulm: First Steps10 pts

Ulm: Explorer25 pts

Ulm: Insider50 pts

Opened on December 11, 2022, the Tunnel Albabstieg is a remarkable feat of modern engineering on the high-speed rail line between Wendlingen and Ulm. Stretching 5897 meters in the western tube and 5907 meters in the eastern tube, it efficiently connects Dornstadt and Ulm.

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The eastern tube is 10 meters longer than the western one.

Quick Facts

Founded: December 11, 2022

Guided Story

As you stand here, you're near an impressive feat of modern engineering. The Tunnel Albabstieg spans 5897 meters in the western tube and 5907 meters in the eastern tube, making it a critical part of the high-speed rail line between Wendlingen and Ulm. Opened on December 11, 2022, this tunnel efficiently links the cities of Dornstadt and Ulm. Looking around, you might appreciate how such structures contribute to contemporary transportation. Just southwest, about 429 meters away, you can find the Institute for Laser Technologies in Medicine and Measurement. Although the tunnel itself is hidden below, its significance for the region stands out.