Himbächel-Viadukt

The sandstone bridge stretches across 250 meters with ten semi-circular arches, each measuring 20 meters in diameter and reaching 40 meters in height.

During construction in 1881, engineers utilized local sandstone from nearby quarries to build this single-track railway bridge connecting the Odenwald region.

The viaduct received recognition as a Historic Landmark of Civil Engineering in Germany in 2010, marking its importance in railway infrastructure development.

The structure remains accessible throughout the year, with dedicated parking facilities and walking paths leading directly to observation points.

This railway bridge features illumination during nighttime, creating a distinct silhouette visible from Bundesstraße 45 highway against the Odenwald forest.

Location: Hetzbach

Inception: 1881

Height: 43 m

Length: 250 m

Address: auch in den Gemarkungen Erbach-Ebersberg und Hesseneck-Schöllenbach

GPS coordinates: 49.60330,8.99278

Latest update: May 20, 2025 23:57