Devil's Bridge

The Devil's Bridge spans across a deep gorge with its sturdy stone arch construction, connecting two sides of the valley in the Einsiedeln municipality.

Built during medieval times, this bridge gained recognition for its engineering achievement and became part of important trade routes through the Swiss mountains.

Local traditions connect the bridge construction to a folk tale where villagers made an agreement with the Devil, offering the first crossing soul in exchange.

The bridge stands as a class A Swiss cultural property, requiring visitors to follow preservation guidelines while maintaining its structural integrity for future generations.

Three separate bridge structures cross at different levels, demonstrating the evolution of construction methods from different historical periods in Swiss engineering.

Location: Einsiedeln

Part of: list of cultural properties in Einsiedeln

Address: Etzelstrasse, 8847 Egg 8847 8847

GPS coordinates: 47.16739,8.76725

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:10