Scheffelbrücke

Scheffelbrücke is a stone structure crossing the Radolfzeller Aach river with two traffic lanes and a pedestrian path on the left side. The bridge carries vehicles on Schaffhauser Street and links the areas on either side of the waterway.

The bridge was built in 1923 during Germany's hyperinflation period, a time of extreme currency instability. Its construction marks a pivotal moment in the country's economic turmoil.

The bridge takes its name from writer Joseph Victor von Scheffel, whose novel 'Ekkehard' is set in the region around Hohentwiel mountain. This connection links the structure to the literary heritage of the area.

The bridge is accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians and connects two areas of the city. Visitors can reach it easily via Schaffhauser Street, the main traffic route in the area.

An inscription on the structure documents the construction costs in marks, offering a tangible reminder of the severe currency collapse at the time. This marking makes it a rare historical record carved into stone.