Alte Saalebrücke Jena-Burgau

The Alte Saalebrücke spans 142.4 meters across the Saale River, connecting the districts of Burgau and Lobeda through nine arches reaching 9 meters in height.

Originally built as a wooden structure in 1484, the bridge was transformed into stone between 1491 and 1534 under the direction of Hans Münch von Würghausen.

The bridge represents regional engineering methods from the 16th century, demonstrating the architectural capabilities and construction techniques prevalent in Thuringia during that period.

Following reconstruction in 2004, the bridge serves as a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, with a road surface width of 3.3 meters.

The structure combines historical stone arches with modern reinforced concrete in its restored sections, maintaining a maximum width of 5.1 meters across its span.

Location: Jena

GPS coordinates: 50.89560,11.59890

Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:48