Hetzdorfer Viadukt, Railway viaduct in Flöha, Germany
The Hetzdorfer Viaduct is a railway bridge structure built from gneiss and granite that spans the Flöha Valley with 17 arches. The construction follows a curved path and connects two valleys with impressive stone architecture that crosses the landscape.
The viaduct was built between 1866 and 1868 as part of the railway line connecting Dresden and Chemnitz. After the railway line was closed in 1992, the structure lost its original function.
The structure takes its name from the nearby village of Hetzdorf and stands today as a symbol of the region's connection to its technical heritage. Visitors experience it as a local landmark representing pride in 19th-century industrial progress.
The structure today serves as a walking and cycling path that offers fine views of the valley. Visitors should note that the surface is uneven and sure footing is needed to cross safely.
The structure features arches of different sizes: four larger ones in the middle with approximately 22.66 meters width, surrounded by medium and smaller ones. This asymmetrical design was a practical solution for the valley's uneven topography.
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