Old railway Molsheim - Romanwiller

Description

To get an idea of the route, a visit to the small garden train (1:20 scale network) inspired by the old Molsheim-Saverne railroad and set up on a 30m x 8m surface in the courtyard of the Molsheim hospital is a must. The almost straight, well-shaded greenway, which initially leads from Molsheim to Marlenheim, the northern gateway to the Alsace wine route, is bordered on both sides by vineyard slopes. Beyond the peaceful wine-growing town, the route follows the Kronthal gorge towards Romanswiller. Its sheer cliffs, from which stone was quarried for the construction of Strasbourg cathedral, are now popular with rock-climbers. As you emerge from the gorge, you come to the charming little town of Wasselonne, which still retains important elements of the old castle dominated by the square tower. The route ends at the foot of the old Romanswiller railway station. 34 km of the 48 km of track were laid in 1862. In 1877, Molsheim was connected to Saverne, and a double track was built in 1932. One after the other, the decision was taken to close the line to passenger traffic in 1969, then to freight traffic in 1988.