Bietschtal viaduct BLS, Iron railway bridge in Raron, Switzerland
The Bietschtal viaduct stretches 119 meters across the Bietschbach gorge, connecting railway lines through the mountainous terrain of Valais canton.
Engineers completed the construction of the Bietschtal viaduct in 1913, using 125,000 rivets to assemble the steel components of this railway infrastructure.
The Swiss government recognizes this railway bridge as a class B cultural property, noting its regional significance in the architectural heritage of Raron.
The structure carries regular train services between Ausserberg and Hohtenn stations, supporting both passenger transport and freight operations on the Lötschberg line.
The viaduct rises 78 meters above the Bietschbach gorge, demonstrating early 20th-century engineering solutions for crossing deep mountain valleys.
Location: Raron
Inception: 1913
Length: 119 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Raron
GPS coordinates: 46.32311,7.81397
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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