Waggonbrücke Heiligenhaus, Railway bridge in Heiligenhaus, Germany
The Waggonbrücke Heiligenhaus is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge built from a converted railway freight car. The structure uses the shape and framework of the old wagon and integrates it into the local path network.
The project emerged from converting a decommissioned freight wagon into a public bridge for a cycling route. Its completion in 2009 marked a pioneering achievement in engineering for the reuse of railway material.
The bridge demonstrates creative reuse of a railway wagon and has become a local landmark. Visitors immediately notice the original couplers and buffers of the freight car, which make the region's transportation heritage visible.
The bridge is easily accessible to pedestrians and cyclists from the main Panorama Cycle Route network in the area. Safe crossing is most pleasant during good daylight and dry weather conditions.
The wagon retains all its original technical parts like couplers, brake systems, and buffers that remain visible from outside. This makes it an unusual example of turning industrial heritage into everyday public infrastructure.
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