Dornröschenbrücke

The Dornröschenbrücke is a prestressed concrete footbridge that crosses the Leine River and connects two city districts. The structure measures approximately 125 meters in length and about 7.50 meters in width.

The current bridge was completed in 1959 and replaced an earlier wooden structure that had been damaged by flooding. The new prestressed concrete design represented a modern solution for connecting the expanding residential areas of that time.

The bridge takes its name from a former cafe called Dornröschen that once stood along the riverbank downstream. This name connects the crossing to a local memory of the neighborhood's past commercial life.

The crossing is easy to navigate on foot or by bike and connects two residential areas. Visitors should allow time for the crossing and be aware of cyclists who regularly use this route.

Every September, residents from both sides gather on this bridge for an unusual tradition where the neighborhoods exchange a vegetable tournament. This local celebration shows the playful connection between the two districts that the crossing links.

Location: Linden-Limmer

Inception: 1959

GPS coordinates: 52.37846,9.70957

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44