Schiefe Brücke Olfen

The Schiefe Brücke spans across Oststraße with red Eichsfelder sandstone construction and features corner quoins at its central passage opening.

Construction of this engineering structure began in 1894 and reached completion in 1897, designed by Royal Prussian Chief Building Director Karl Hinckeldeyn.

The bridge represents a period of German engineering excellence, incorporating Historicism architectural elements in its sandstone sourced from Arenhausen quarry near Kassel.

Modern cyclists and pedestrians now traverse this former canal route, which maintains a clearance height of 3.80 meters following road modifications in 1980.

The name 'Schiefe' derives from its 60-degree crossing angle between canal and street alignments, differing from standard right-angle bridge constructions of that period.

Location: Olfen

GPS coordinates: 51.70790,7.38509

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:48