Autobahnhochbrücke Hohenhörn

The Hohenhörn Bridge spans the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal with a total length of 390.5 meters and a width of 28 meters at 47.6 meters above water level.

The construction of this steel structure began in 1984 and reached completion in 1989, requiring an investment of 40.5 million Deutsche Marks.

This bridge forms part of the four-lane Bundesautobahn 23, connecting Hamburg with the city of Heide through the districts of Rendsburg-Eckernförde and Dithmarschen.

A parking area at the eastern approach provides access to footpaths leading to an observation point beneath the bridge for watching ships pass through the canal.

The bridge structure contains 19 segments built using two temporary supports from abutments and features a walkable hollow box cross-section design.

Location: Bornholt

Location: Schafstedt

Inception: 1989

GPS coordinates: 54.07000,9.31417

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45