Levensau High Bridge

The Levensau High Bridge spans across the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal with an arch design, reaching a height of 42 meters above the water level.

Built between 1893 and 1894, the bridge construction followed Kaiser Wilhelm I's decision to replace initial plans for a rotating bridge with an elevated structure.

The bridge served as a transportation hub with a railway station and a tavern until the 1960s, marking its role in local community life.

The eastern section handles 23,000 vehicles daily at speeds up to 100 km/h, while the western part accommodates 2,000 vehicles and 200 cyclists daily.

The structure features the largest span of all original canal bridges at 163 meters, earning praise from Kaiser Wilhelm II as the finest bridge over the canal.

Location: Kiel

Inception: 1894

Official opening: 1894

GPS coordinates: 54.36780,10.07580

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45