Hindenburg Bridge

Hindenburg Bridge was a steel structure that spanned approximately 1,175 meters across the Rhine, connecting Rüdesheim to Bingen-Kempten. The construction combined arches and truss elements into an impressive feat of engineering.

The bridge was completed in 1915 and named after Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg. Air raids in 1942 during World War II dealt severe damage from which it never recovered.

The remains are a testament to how war shaped this stretch of the Rhine, marking a place where river and history intersect. Visitors walking along the shore can see the old supports that once carried rail traffic across the water.

The ruins are visible from the riverbank and can be observed from various viewpoints along the Rhine. The clearest views are from the Rüdesheim side, where walking paths run along the water's edge.

Italian workers left the construction site in 1914, after which Russian prisoners of war took over the labor. This shift reveals how deeply the First World War penetrated into everyday work and construction projects.

Location: Hesse

Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein

Inception: 1915

GPS coordinates: 49.97389,7.94222

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:21