Jungfernbrücke

The Jungfernbrücke crosses the Bode River near the Gasthaus Königsruhe, providing a crossing point between rocky banks in the Bodetal Valley.

Built in 1927, the stone bridge replaced a wooden structure from 1819 that was destroyed by severe flooding when water levels rose 4.5 meters above normal.

Local tradition maintains that a bell at Gasthaus Königsruhe rings each time someone crosses the bridge, connecting the structure to regional folklore.

The bridge features an 18-step staircase leading to the opposite bank and serves as a connection point for multiple hiking trails including the European Long-Distance Path E1.

Located near the Hexentanzplatz mountain, the bridge stands at the point where the Bodetal Valley narrows into a gorge, surrounded by granite formations.

Location: Thale

GPS coordinates: 51.73346,11.01791

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:29