Rosentalviadukt, Railway viaduct in Friedberg, Germany
The Rosentalviadukt spans 275 meters across the Usa River valley with 24 monumental arches built from red sandstone and polygonal pillars. The structure rises 16 meters high and dominates the landscape between Friedberg and Bad Nauheim with its impressive scale.
The viaduct was built between 1847 and 1850 as part of the Main-Weser railway line and served as a vital transport link for decades. In 1982 a parallel concrete bridge took over its role, and the structure was taken out of active service.
The design draws from Roman aqueducts and shows decorative stonework bands with symmetrical groupings. These architectural choices were typical for structures of that era and make the viaduct a distinctive example of local craftsmanship.
The viaduct is freely accessible from outside and can be viewed from walking trails that cross through the valley. Wear sturdy shoes since the paths around the structure can be uneven and require careful footing.
The structure earned the nickname '24 Hallen' from its sequence of two dozen arches divided into three distinct groups along its length. This name reflects the visual rhythm that visitors notice when walking beneath the structure.
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