Wooden bridge at Essing

The curved wooden suspension bridge stretches 193 meters across the Main-Danube Canal, featuring nine laminated timber support beams and three support pillars.

Constructed in 1986 following seven years of planning, this bridge held the title of Europe's longest wooden bridge until 2006.

Local residents named the bridge Tatzelwurm, referencing a mythological dragon-like creature, due to its curved design through the Altmühl Valley.

The bridge connects both river banks with a 3.1-meter-wide path for pedestrians and cyclists, maintaining a clearance of 7 meters above the canal.

The bridge structure uses laminated timber as tension bands, allowing for an extremely slim cross-section of only 65 centimeters in height.

Location: Essing

Inception: 1986

Length: 189.91 m

GPS coordinates: 48.93627,11.78540

Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:00