Lahn Bridge Runkel, Road bridge in Runkel, Germany.
The Lahn Bridge Runkel is a road bridge crossing the Lahn River, made from dressed stone blocks and featuring multiple arches. It has connected both riverbanks for centuries, allowing foot and vehicle traffic to pass over the water.
Building began in 1440 and finished in 1448, showing how long such projects took in medieval times. The work was part of efforts that established Runkel as an important crossing point on the Lahn.
The bridge shapes how Runkel looks today and shows how medieval and modern times exist side by side here. Walking across, you notice the skilled stonework in its arches from centuries ago.
The bridge is freely accessible and can be crossed on foot or by car at any time. There is parking near the bridge entrance and safe walkways for pedestrians crossing the river.
Right next to the bridge stands Runkel Castle, an old fortress that together with the bridge creates a complete medieval setting. Together these two structures tell the story of Runkel as a fortified and controlled crossing point on the river.
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