Puente de Hierro, Iron railway bridge in Dúrcal, Spain
Puente de Hierro is a steel railway bridge crossing the Dúrcal River valley, stretching approximately 200 meters and standing about 50 meters above the ground. Black-painted steel beams rest on stone pillars, creating a striking lattice structure that dominates the landscape from various angles.
The bridge was originally built in 1906 near Gor as part of regional railway infrastructure and was moved to Dúrcal in 1924. This relocation was necessary to support the new electric tram line connecting Granada to Dúrcal.
The bridge once symbolized progress for this rural area and connected remote villages to the city of Granada. Today visitors can see how the steel structure shapes the landscape and notice how locals use the crossing as a meeting point.
Access to the bridge is via a paved path created by Dúrcal municipality that welcomes both pedestrians and cyclists. Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain is hilly and the path becomes steep in certain sections.
In the 1980s the structure faced demolition but local resistance saved it from being torn down. Today crossing it offers views of the surrounding mountain landscape, making it an unexpected vantage point many travelers overlook.
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