Tegeler Hafenbrücke, Steel footbridge in Tegel, Germany.
The Tegeler Hafenbrücke is a steel truss footbridge built in 1908 that crosses the entrance to Tegel Harbor and the mouth of the Tegeler Stream. The structure combines multiple engineering elements to serve as a pedestrian connection between the harbor's shores.
Completed in 1908 by architect Ernst Hornig, it replaced an older wooden crossing and was designed to provide safe pedestrian access across the harbor entrance. The structure reflects the industrial growth of Berlin's port infrastructure during the early 20th century.
The bridge served as a vital crossing point for people moving between the harbor shores, shaping how the neighborhood was connected. Today the steel structure reflects the area's historical dependence on water transport and waterfront activity.
Cyclists can use mounted steel plates on the stairs to push their bikes across, though riding on the bridge itself is not permitted for safety. The best time to cross is during daylight hours when lighting is good and pedestrian traffic is manageable.
The bridge is protected as an architectural heritage monument, recognized by historians as an important example of early steel construction technique in Berlin. This protection ensures the original engineering elements are preserved rather than replaced with modern updates.
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