Hainfeld – Weißenbach an der Triesting, part of the LeobersdorferBahn that connected the Triestingtal and the Gölsental

website: website: website: website: website: Owner of the abandoned railway: The Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB) Owner of the abandoned railway: The Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB) Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: The Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB) The Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB) The Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB) The Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB) The Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB) gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: products gpx file: The railway line called “Weissenbach-Hainfeld” was opened in 1877 and was part of the Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB). It was almost 25 km long and was a single-track line with 3 intermediate stations, Altenmarkt-Thenneberg, Kaumberg, and court mountain and also had other stops, Kaumberg Markt, Altenmarkt an der Triesting, Tasshof, and Eberbach-Hocheck. The railway line was closed in 2004 and the tracks have been dismantled since 2015. One of the railway heritage of this railway is the concrete bridge over Hainfelder Straße (B18) over the Triesting at kilometer 28. Another important heritage of this railway is the Altenmarkt-Thenneberg station, located at kilometer 26.4 which had three through tracks and a short dead end track to the west, whose switch can be seen in front of the station building. Along the route, the bridge over the Triesting at kilometer 19.8 is also relatively new and it’s an important part of the railway heritage. Additionally, the Alter Gerichtsberg Tunnel and the Gerstbach Brücke are other significant heritage of this railway that are still preserved today. The railway line called “Weissenbach-Hainfeld” was opened in 1877 and was part of the Lower Austrian Southwest Railways (NÖSWB). It was almost 25 km long and was a single-track line with 3 intermediate stations, Altenmarkt-Thenneberg, Kaumberg, and court mountain and also had other stops, Kaumberg Markt, Altenmarkt an der Triesting, Tasshof, and Eberbach-Hocheck. The railway line was closed in 2004 and the tracks have been dismantled since 2015. One of the railway heritage of this railway is the concrete bridge over Hainfelder Straße (B18) over the Triesting at kilometer 28. Another important heritage of this railway is the Altenmarkt-Thenneberg station, located at kilometer 26.4 which had three through tracks and a short dead end track to the west, whose switch can be seen in front of the station building. Along the route, the bridge over the Triesting at kilometer 19.8 is also relatively new and it’s an important part of the railway heritage. Additionally, the Alter Gerichtsberg Tunnel and the Gerstbach Brücke are other significant heritage of this railway that are still preserved today. Total distance: 23818 mTotal climbing: 0 mTotal descent: 0 m Total distance: 23818 m Total distance: 23818 m Total climbing: 0 m Total climbing: 0 m Total descent: 0 m Total descent: 0 m Horse breeding farm along the route: Part of the Triesting Gölsental cycle route If the former railway line were to be converted into a greenway or cycle path, it could be used for a variety of sport and leisure activities. The relatively flat and smooth surface of the former railway line, along with its winding route through the mountainous region of the Triestingtal, would make it an ideal location for cycling. It could be used by both recreational and more serious cyclists for exercise, sightseeing, and commuting. The greenway or cycle path could also be used for hiking and walking. The winding route through the mountainous region of the Triestingtal would provide a scenic and relatively easy path for these activities. The route would provide a scenic and relatively easy walk through the mountainous region and could be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Also, it could be a great opportunity for nature watching, birdwatching, wildlife observation, horseback riding, providing an opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts to explore the area on horseback. Additionally, it could also be used for rollerblading, skateboarding, scootering, and in line skating. If the former railway line were to be converted into a greenway or cycle path, it could be used for a variety of sport and leisure activities. The relatively flat and smooth surface of the former railway line, along with its winding route through the mountainous region of the Triestingtal, would make it an ideal location for cycling. It could be used by both recreational and more serious cyclists for exercise, sightseeing, and commuting. The greenway or cycle path could also be used for hiking and walking. The winding route through the mountainous region of the Triestingtal would provide a scenic and relatively easy path for these activities. The route would provide a scenic and relatively easy walk through the mountainous region and could be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. Also, it could be a great opportunity for nature watching, birdwatching, wildlife observation, horseback riding, providing an opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts to explore the area on horseback. Additionally, it could also be used for rollerblading, skateboarding, scootering, and in line skating. If the former railway line from Weissenbach to Hainfeld via the court mountain were to be converted into a greenway or cycle path, it could be used by a variety of potential users such as recreational and serious cyclists, hikers and walkers, nature enthusiasts, equestrian enthusiasts, families, tourists, rollerblading, skateboarding, Scootering enthusiasts for leisure, exercise, transportation, nature watching, birdwatching, wildlife observation, and as a destination for tourists. The success and popularity of the greenway or cycle path will depend on a variety of factors including location, accessibility, safety, and maintenance. (

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