Neckarbrücke

The Neckarbrücke is a stone railway viaduct with seven arched supports spanning the Neckar River between Ladenburg and Edingen-Neckarhausen. The structure combines railway tracks for train traffic with separate pathways for pedestrians and cyclists in a single construction.

The bridge was constructed between 1844 and 1848 as the final link in the Frankfurt to Heidelberg railway line. It remains the oldest preserved railway bridge structure in Baden-Württemberg.

The bridge takes its name from the Neckar River it crosses and serves daily users from both walking commuters and train passengers. It links two communities together, making regular travel between them part of everyday life.

Visitors can view the structure from the riverbanks or use the public pathways on the bridge itself to experience the river landscape. Sturdy shoes are recommended since the surface can be uneven and slippery when wet.

During the Baden Revolution of 1849, the structure became a battleground, revealing its strategic importance to the region. After being destroyed in 1945, it was rebuilt while preserving the distinctive stone arches that define its appearance today.

Location: Ladenburg

Location: Edingen-Neckarhausen

Inception: 1848

Part of: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf–Heidelberg Hbf railway

GPS coordinates: 49.47110,8.59991

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09