Grandfey Viaduct, Railway bridge in Granges-Paccot, Switzerland.
The Grandfey Viaduct spans 383 meters across the Saane Valley, connecting the cities of Bern and Fribourg through six concrete arches.
Engineers built the first structure between 1857 and 1862, using metal trusses on stone pillars to establish a railway connection between Bern and Fribourg.
The viaduct marks the natural boundary between French and German-speaking regions of Switzerland, representing the linguistic diversity of the country.
The bridge carries railway traffic on the upper level while providing a pedestrian walkway for visitors to cross the Saane Valley.
The lower sections of the viaduct columns remain submerged in Lake Schiffenen since the construction of the dam in 1964.
Location: Granges-Paccot
Location: Canton of Fribourg
Length: 383 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Granges-Paccot
GPS coordinates: 46.82650,7.16800
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:18
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Grandfey-Viadukt (vgl. Granges-Paccot/FR)
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