Rhine Bridge between Kaiserstuhl and Hohentengen
Rhine Bridge between Kaiserstuhl and Hohentengen, International road bridge connecting Kaiserstuhl, Switzerland and Hohentengen, Germany.
Description
The Rhine Bridge between Kaiserstuhl and Hohentengen is a steel and concrete structure that spans approximately 86 meters across the river. It connects the road networks of Aargau canton in Switzerland with Baden-Württemberg state in Germany.
History
The bridge was built to complement traditional Rhine crossing points that have connected Swiss and German communities for generations. This was a key step in developing modern transportation links between the two countries.
Culture
The bridge connects two different regional worlds and is used daily by people who commute or travel between the banks. It marks a natural meeting point where Swiss and German ways of life come together.
Practical
The bridge is open to car drivers and offers a direct route between the two countries during normal driving hours. Drivers should be familiar with the border crossing customs requirements for each country.
Did you know?
The precise location at approximately 47.57°N and 8.42°E allows travelers to cross the exact border point between the two countries. This precision makes the structure a reference point for cross-border navigation.
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