Hammer Bridge

The Hammer Bridge spans 220 meters across the Geul valley with a steel truss design and reaches a height of 40 meters.

The initial brick viaduct from 1843 featured 13 lower arches supporting 17 upper arches and remained the highest railway viaduct in the German state until 1897.

The bridge underwent multiple transformations, changing from German to Belgian territory in 1918, marking a significant shift in regional infrastructure ownership.

The current bridge structure, completed in 1999, accommodates twin track electrified railway services with trains operating at speeds up to 160 kilometers per hour.

The bridge required complete reconstruction after being destroyed twice during World War II, first by Belgian forces and later by German troops.

Location: Raeren

Inception: 1843

Official opening: 1843

Height: 40 m

Length: 220 m

Longest Span: 100 m

Part of: line 37 (Infrabel)

GPS coordinates: 50.70330,6.04694

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44