Teufelsbrücke Finkenberg, Protected wooden footbridge in Finkenberg, Austria
Description
Teufelsbrücke Finkenberg is a protected wooden footbridge that spans the Tuxbach gorge and connects two parts of the village. The covered wooden structure provides a safe passage for pedestrians crossing the steep valley.
History
The bridge was built in 1876 to give residents a direct route across the narrow gorge. It replaced older crossing points that had existed since the first half of the 1800s.
Culture
The name comes from an old legend about the devil building the bridge overnight and demanding the soul of the first creature to cross it. Local farmers reportedly outsmarted him by sending a goat first.
Practical
The bridge is easily accessible for pedestrians walking between the two parts of the village. The wooden structure requires care during wet or icy conditions.
Did you know?
The bridge blends features of both an open footbridge and a covered structure into one design. This hybrid form makes it a distinctive example of how builders solved practical problems in mountain valleys.
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