Schildescher Viadukt

The Schildescher Viadukt spans 360 meters across the Johannisbach Valley with its stone arches and concrete structure supporting four railway tracks.

The original viaduct from the 1840s served as a crucial transportation link until March 1945, when Allied forces destroyed it using specialized Grand Slam bombs.

The structure represents the evolution of German railway engineering, combining traditional stone arch design with modern concrete construction methods from 1985.

The viaduct forms an essential section of the Hamm-Minden railway line, enabling continuous passenger and freight transport between major economic regions.

After its wartime destruction, a temporary rubber railway track system maintained operations until the construction of a new concrete bridge in 1964.

Location: Schildesche

Inception: 1985

Height: 16 m

Length: 360 m

Part of: Hamm–Minden railway

GPS coordinates: 52.05541,8.56740

Latest update: May 16, 2025 06:26