Horchheimer Eisenbahnbrücke, Railway bridge in Koblenz, Germany
The Horchheimer Eisenbahnbrücke is a railway bridge in Koblenz made of steel that spans approximately 300 meters across the Rhine River. It connects the districts of Oberwerth and Horchheim and carries trains of the Lahn Valley Railway, while also providing a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge was built in 1879 for the Prussian State Railway and originally featured two distinctive gate towers. It was destroyed during World War II but was later rebuilt to restore rail connections in the region.
This bridge is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, known for its railway lines through a scenic river landscape. Visitors can see how rail infrastructure shaped the development of this region.
The bridge can be crossed by a combined walking and cycling path, which offers good views of the river and surrounding districts. The area is easily accessible and works well as part of a route along the Rhine or Lahn Valley Railway.
The structure features three massive arches on the left bank and two large openings on the right side, both resting on the original bridge foundations. This rebuilding approach shows how engineers reused the old foundations to construct the new structure.
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