Pfrimm Viaduct

The Pfrimm Viaduct is a railway bridge in Rhineland-Palatinate built with a combination of stone pillars and metal truss elements. The structure spans across the Pfrimm valley using large masonry supports that carry both stone and steel components in its design.

The viaduct was built between 1872 and 1874 as part of the Donnersberg Railway line. It was destroyed in March 1945 during World War II, leaving only sections of the stone arches intact after the conflict ended.

The structure remains a testament to 19th-century German engineering, demonstrating the period's construction methods with its stone arch and truss configuration.

The viaduct remains are best reached by hiking trails near Marnheim. The northern stone arch is visible from the B47 federal highway, making it possible to see the structure without a lengthy walk.

The bridge foundations used specialized post construction techniques to support railway traffic across the deep Pfrimm valley during its operational years.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

GPS coordinates: 49.63780,8.04694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00