Eiserner Steg, Steel pedestrian bridge in Frankfurt, Germany
Eiserner Steg is a 173-meter-long steel pedestrian bridge that crosses the Main River in central Frankfurt, linking the old town with the Sachsenhausen district. The truss construction rests on brick piers and allows open views upstream and downstream.
The bridge was built in 1868 to replace earlier wooden constructions and shaped Frankfurt during the industrial development of the 19th century. Today it holds monument protection status and recalls the era when steel made modern city planning possible.
The railings display a collection of padlocks that visitors attach as tokens of connection, while walkers and joggers use the crossing daily for their routines. On both banks, people gather in the beer gardens and cafés, making the crossing part of Frankfurt's everyday rhythm.
The crossing remains accessible day and night and leads directly to riverside promenades, museums, and dining areas on both sides of the river. Visitors coming from the train station or the city center reach the entrance on the old town side within a few minutes on foot.
From the middle section the contrast between medieval half-timbered houses on the bank and the high-rises of the financial district on the opposite side becomes clear. At sunset the glass facades reflect in the water and offer a popular backdrop for photographers.
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