Brücke am Wasserfall

The Brücke am Wasserfall is a cable-stayed footbridge that crosses the Old Elbe River and joins Magdeburg with the island containing Rotehornpark. Steel cables descend from a central pylon to support the structure, while the main deck combines wood and steel in its construction.

The footbridge was constructed in 1996 and opened to the public in early December 1997. The project improved connections between eastern and western areas of Magdeburg.

The pathway leading to the bridge received the name Torsten-Lamprecht-Weg in 2013, commemorating a local resident who died near this location in 1992.

The bridge serves as a popular walking and cycling route between two important city areas. The best time to cross is during fair weather, when views of the river and surroundings are clearest.

The structure uses layered larch wood as its primary support beams, connected with steel frames to create an unusual material combination. This blend of wood and steel is a rare solution in modern bridge engineering.

Location: Magdeburg

Inception: December 1997

GPS coordinates: 52.11530,11.65670

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07