Hastbrücke, Double-leaf bascule bridge in Zehdenick, Germany.
The Hastbrücke is a steel footbridge crossing the Havel River in Zehdenick with two independently movable sections. The double-leaf construction can swing upward to allow vessels of varying heights to pass underneath.
A wooden bridge stood at this location in the 19th century, connecting Zehdenick with the village of Hast. The current steel structure was planned in the late 1970s and later built to better accommodate growing foot traffic and river navigation.
The bridge takes its name from the former village of Hast that once stood on the opposite bank, though little remains visible today. It connects two neighborhoods and serves as a daily crossing for residents traveling between the riverbanks.
Access to the bridge is from Dammhaststraße, where there are sidewalks and a cycling path available. The best time to cross is during daylight hours when you can clearly see the surroundings and observe the lifting mechanism in operation.
The bridge was built by Klaas Siemens Stahlbau, a shipyard in Emden specializing in river bridges. When boats pass through, visitors can watch the complex lifting system in action, offering a rare sight for those crossing on foot.
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