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Zhaiting Rest Point 遮亭休憩點@后豐鐵馬道 Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/6/2020
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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The "Houfeng Railway Horse Road" opened on April 17, 1994. The starting point is under the viaduct of National Highway No. 4 in Fengyuan District, and the ending point is at Houli Racecourse. It runs through the original "No. 9 Tunnel" of the old mountain line and passes through the Hualiang Steel Bridge. , 4.5 kilometers in length. The bicycle lane is also connected to the "Dongfeng Bicycle Green Corridor", forming a bicycle lane with a total length of 18 kilometers and a unique nostalgic charm. Introduction location point The section of "Houfeng Railway Horse Road" is rebuilt from the old Taiwan Railway Line. The landscape along the way is diverse. In addition to the verdant countryside and peaceful rural scenery, there is also a majestic flower beam steel bridge that spans the broad Dajia River In the valley. Signboard of Houfeng Railway Horse Road The "Hualiang Steel Bridge" was built in the Japanese Occupation Period and was completed in 1908. Its substructure is a concrete block stone caisson, and the bridge abutment is made of brick and corner stones. It is a rare transportation craft. Standing in the distance and watching, you can immediately feel its majestic momentum. The "Hualiang Steel Bridge" is also the southernmost scenic spot on the old mountain line of the Taiwan Railways. It has a total length of 382 meters. Each two bridge piers have a set of steel trusses commonly known as flower beams, which are engineering works of combining strength and beauty. On the railway section, you will pass the Hualiang steel bridge, you can overlook the mountains and water in the distance Another popular attraction of "Houfeng Railway Horse Road"-"Tunnel No. 9" was built in 1908, with a total length of 1.2 kilometers. It is the longest tunnel on the old mountain line of the Taiwan Railways. The south entrance of the tunnel was built by the 5th Governor of the Japanese Occupation Sakuma Zuomatai's inscription "The weather is strong and deep", and the civil affairs chief Goto Shinpei's inscription "Sneak without suffocation" at the north entrance of the tunnel. Tunnel nine In addition to enjoying the scenery along the Dajia River, the "Houfeng Railway Horse Road" has excellent scenery and special tunnel crossing experience. The landscape feast one after the other makes this leisurely bicycle tour both rich and amazing. stream The bicycle path is also connected with the 12-kilometer "Dongfeng Bicycle Green Corridor", forming a bicycle path with a total length of 18 kilometers. Each section has different scenic characteristics, which is believed to be enough for the public to fully enjoy the fun of riding a bicycle. Ride a co-drive on the railway Dongfeng Railway Green Corridor is the country’s first bicycle lane converted from an abandoned railway, and it is also the only closed bicycle lane in the country. The scenery along the way is beautiful and pleasant, accompanied by countryside and trees, without vehicle interference, and full of The fun of riding a bicycle, riding a bicycle, the green Dajiaxi is waiting for you to experience. Green corridor 

「后豐鐵馬道」於94年4月17日開通啟用,起點位於豐原區國道4號線高架橋下方,終點至后里馬場,貫穿原舊山線「9號隧道」,再經花樑鋼橋,全長4.5公里。自行車道也與「東豐自行車綠廊」相接,形成總長18公里,具獨特懷舊魅力的自行車專用道。

介紹

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「后豐鐵馬道」路段由原來的臺鐵舊山線整建,沿途景觀多樣化,除了青翠田園與寧靜的鄉村景緻外,還有雄偉壯觀的花樑鋼橋,横跨在大甲溪寬廣的溪谷上。后豐鐵馬道招牌


「花樑鋼橋」建於日治時代,1908年完工,其下部結構是混凝土砌塊石沉箱,橋座是磚角石構成,為罕見之交通工藝品。站在遠處觀望,立即能感受到它的氣勢雄偉。「花樑鋼橋」也是臺鐵舊山線最南端的景點,全長382公尺,每兩個橋墩上都有一組俗稱花樑的鋼製桁架,是結合力與美的工程作品。
鐵馬道路段上會經過花樑鋼橋 可以眺望遠方的高山與流水


「后豐鐵馬道」另一個熱門景點——「9號隧道」,則建於西元1908年,全長1.2公里,是臺鐵舊山線最長的一座隧道,隧道南口由日治時代第5任總督佐久間左馬太題字『氣象雄深』,隧道北口為民政長官後藤新平題字『潛行不窒』。
九號隧道


「后豐鐵馬道」除了可欣賞大甲溪沿岸風光,景色絕佳,以及特殊的隧道穿越經驗,一個接一個的景觀盛宴,讓這趟悠閒的單車之旅,既豐富又令人驚豔。
溪流


自行車道也與12餘公里的「東豐自行車綠廊」相接,形成總長18公里的自行車道,各路段有不同的風景特色,相信足以讓民眾充分享受乘騎自行車的樂趣。
騎協力車遊鐵馬道


東豐鐵路綠色走廊是全國第一條由廢棄鐵道改建而成的自行車專用道,也是國內唯一封閉型的自行車專用道,沿途風光明媚、景色宜人,田園、樹蔭相伴,沒有車輛干擾,充滿了踩踏單車的樂趣,騎上單車,綠色的大甲溪等著你去體驗。

綠色走廊

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Hc

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)