Ravenna Bridge, Railway bridge in Breitnau, Germany
The Ravenna Bridge is a stone railway viaduct crossing the Ravenna Gorge in the Black Forest, built with nine limestone arches that span the valley. The structure allows trains to pass through this rugged terrain while supporting the Höllental Railway line.
A steel structure was first built here in 1885 and was later replaced by the current stone bridge completed in 1887. Following wartime damage, the bridge underwent reconstruction from 1947 to 1948 and has remained in its current form since then.
The bridge links two sides of the Black Forest and shapes how people experience this mountainous region. For visitors, it stands as a landmark showing how communities overcame natural obstacles to stay connected.
The bridge is best viewed from nearby vantage points where the arches and surrounding valley are clearly visible. Hikers can follow trails along the gorge that offer various perspectives on the structure and its setting.
The original steel structure from 1885 left behind old supports that remain visible beside the current bridge, showing how railway engineering evolved. Careful observers can spot the different construction phases visible in the landscape.
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