Schwimmbrücke Dahlhausen

The Schwimmbrücke Dahlhausen spans across the Ruhr River, connecting the districts of Bochum-Südwest and Hattingen with a length of 89.4 meters.

Originally built in 1899 to replace a ferry service, the current bridge structure was constructed in 1959 after the previous one suffered damage during World War II.

The bridge forms part of the Industrial Heritage Trail, representing the engineering achievements and transportation infrastructure development in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Vehicles must observe a speed limit of 10 kilometers per hour while crossing the bridge, which adapts its height according to water levels.

The southern section of the bridge can rotate upstream using an electric motor to allow ship access to the Dahlhausen lock, located 200 meters away.

Location: Bochum-Südwest (district)

Location: Hattingen

Inception: March 1, 1959

GPS coordinates: 51.42111,7.14694

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29