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Germany

Müngsten Bridge

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Müngsten Bridge, Steel railway bridge in Solingen, Germany

Description

Müngsten Bridge is a steel railway crossing that spans 465 meters across the Wupper Valley at a height of 107 meters, linking Remscheid and Solingen. Below the deck runs a river through dense woodland, while above it trains on the S7 line travel over non-electrified tracks.

History

Construction started in 1894 when MAN Werk Gustavsburg assembled 5,000 tons of steel profiles using 950,000 rivets to form the framework. The work concluded in 1897, and the crossing has remained the tallest railway bridge in Germany ever since.

Culture

The structure takes its name from the nearby Müngsten district after dropping its imperial designation in 1918 following political changes. Visitors now recognize the site by its green-painted steel arches rising above the forested valley below.

Practical

S-Bahn trains cross regularly throughout the day, allowing visitors to watch the structure from either the valley floor or viewing points along the riverbank. A footpath leads down to the water, where the full span and height become more apparent from below.

Did you know?

The main arches were built using cantilever techniques, which reduced the need for temporary supports during assembly and saved material. This method allowed engineers to advance the construction simultaneously from both riverbanks.

Location

Solingen

Location

Remscheid

Inception

March 21, 1897

Height

107 m

Length

465 m

Longest Span

170 m

Accessibility

Wheelchair inaccessible

GPS coordinates

51.16034,7.13373

Latest update

December 13, 2025 18:41

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