Rheinbrücke Rees-Kalkar

The Rheinbrücke Rees-Kalkar is a cable-stayed bridge that crosses the Rhine River to connect two communities on opposite banks. The structure features four thin supporting pylons that allow boats to pass underneath without obstruction.

Construction began in 1965 and was completed two years later, responding to the need for better regional connectivity across the river. The bridge represented an important engineering achievement for the time and changed how people and goods moved through this part of the Rhine valley.

The bridge design by Hellmut Homberg integrates German engineering principles with steel and concrete materials to form an efficient transportation link.

The bridge carries vehicle traffic on two lanes and provides separate walkways for pedestrians on both sides. Visitors can walk across and take in views of the river and surrounding landscape at their own pace.

The bridge foundations extend seven meters beneath the riverbed through caissons, while the main span measures 255 meters between its central pylons.