Holzbrücke Hohenfichte, Covered wooden bridge in Leubsdorf, Germany

Holzbrücke Hohenfichte is a covered wooden bridge that crosses the Flöha River between two villages. The structure features walkways on both sides and a roof that shields the timber from weather and decay.

A first wooden bridge stood here in 1602. Ice damage forced rebuilds in 1680 and 1714, and after another reconstruction in 1732 the bridge burned during the 1813 Wars of Liberation. The current structure dates from 1832; a bridge toll house was built in 1786.

Until 1786, crossing required paying a toll, for which a bridge toll house was built that year. The bridge connects Hohenfichte on the left bank with Metzdorf on the right bank of the Flöha. Its design is compared with the Hennersdorf wooden bridge.

The crossing is narrow with shared space for both pedestrians and vehicles, so traffic must move slowly and carefully. The wooden surface can become slippery when wet, so watch your footing on rainy days.

Information plaques inside the covered section explain the construction methods and technical details used to build this structure. These signs help visitors understand how the bridge works without leaving the crossing.