Altenbeken Viaduct, Railway viaduct in Altenbeken, Germany
The limestone railway viaduct extends 482 meters in length and reaches heights of 35 meters above the Beke valley in North Rhine-Westphalia.
King Frederick William IV inaugurated the viaduct on July 21, 1853, commenting on its high construction costs by saying he expected to find a golden bridge.
The structure holds such significance for Altenbeken that its silhouette appears on the municipal coat of arms as a symbol of local identity.
The viaduct serves as part of the Hamm-Warburg railway line between Paderborn and Altenbeken, maintaining its original function in modern rail transport.
During World War II, Allied bombing raids targeted the viaduct, requiring passengers to use ladders for crossing until its complete restoration in October 1950.
Location: Altenbeken
Inception: July 13, 1853
Length: 482 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 51.76186,8.92410
Latest update: May 18, 2025 12:50
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