Saalebrücke Bad Kösen

The Saalebrücke spans 137 meters across the Saale River, featuring multiple arches and characteristic small towers positioned on its support pillars.

Built in 1893 to replace a medieval bridge destroyed by severe flooding in 1890, this crossing point was part of the ancient Via Regia trade route.

The bridge served as a customs checkpoint where officials collected duties from timber raft transporters navigating the Saale River until the early 1900s.

The structure connects the old quarter of Bad Kösen on the right bank to the newer district on the left side of the Saale River.

The bridge's central arches measure 27 meters each, while the shore-side spans extend 24.5 meters, creating an asymmetrical engineering pattern.

Location: Naumburg

GPS coordinates: 51.13610,11.71970

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46