Eulenbachbrücke

The Eulenbachbrücke extends 168 meters across the valley with seven stone-clad arches and reaches a height of 40 meters above the ground.

Construction of the railway bridge began in 1914 and continued through World War I, employing Russian prisoners of war and local factory workers until completion in 1915.

The structure earned the local name 'Saubrücke' due to its proximity to a former farmstead called 'In der Sau', which stood nearby until 1965.

The former railway bridge now serves as part of the Niederbergbahn panoramic cycling path, connecting various sections of the regional trail network.

This engineering achievement stands as the tallest stone-clad bridge constructed during the Prussian administration of the Rhineland region.

Location: Velbert-Mitte

Inception: 1914

Height: 40 m

Length: 168 m

Part of: Bahnstrecke Oberdüssel–Kettwig

GPS coordinates: 51.34140,7.03014

Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:08