Himbächel-Viadukt, Railway viaduct in Hetzbach, Germany.
Himbächel-Viadukt is a railway bridge spanning 250 meters with ten sandstone arches and a maximum height of 43 meters. The structure connects two hills in the Odenwald region and carries rail traffic over the Himbächel valley.
Construction took place in 1881 using sandstone from nearby quarries. Completion of the bridge marked an important milestone in expanding the region's railway network.
The sandstone construction displays 19th-century craftsmanship visible in regional architecture along the Bergstrasse. Visitors can observe this building style while walking beneath the arches and notice the detailed stonework on the vaults.
The viaduct is accessible year-round from several viewpoints reached by walking paths. Nearby parking provides convenient access to the area, and the best views of the structure can be found from the surrounding paths in the valley.
Special lighting illuminates the viaduct at dusk, creating a striking view from nearby Bundesstraße 45 highway. This lighting gives the historic structure a contemporary appearance against the forest backdrop after dark.
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