Brückenpark Müngsten, Recreational park beneath railway bridge in Solingen, Germany
Brückenpark Müngsten is a green park situated beneath a massive steel railway bridge that spans the Wupper Valley between Solingen and Remscheid. The grounds feature maintained grass areas, rest zones, and viewing spots directly along the riverbank where visitors can see the bridge structure from below.
The steel railway bridge was completed in 1897 and was Germany's highest of its kind at the time, linking two previously separate areas. The space beneath it quickly became an attraction for people who wanted to see this impressive engineering achievement.
Visitors come here to watch the massive bridge structure overhead, especially when trains pass through and their sounds echo beneath the steel arches. This combination of industrial construction with the river's natural setting creates an unusual experience that few parks offer.
The park has walkways that allow you to explore both sides of the river and see the bridge from different angles. An old ferry makes it easy to cross between the two shores, which is helpful if you want to change your perspective or walk across the entire area.
The old cable ferry beneath the bridge is still operated by hand today and works without a motor, using only the river's force and manual levers. This historic transport system is a rare example of a working 19th-century ferry that is used every day.
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