Sternbrücke Rödelheim
The Sternbrücke Rödelheim is a stone arch bridge in Frankfurt that spans the Ochsengraben, a former water channel. It features six pillars and seven barrel-shaped arches built from reddish Main sandstone with classical baroque-style design.
The bridge was built between 1803 and 1807 to connect the neighborhoods of Bockenheim and Rödelheim, replacing a medieval wooden bridge. It formed part of a historic trade route called the Cölnische Hohen Heer- und Geleitstraße and supported the region's growth for over two centuries.
The bridge takes its name from a former tavern called Zum Stern that once stood nearby and shaped the identity of this place. Today this name recalls the local history and how deeply connected the structure is to the everyday life of Rödelheim residents.
The bridge is easily accessed on foot, by bike, or car and has wide sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides for safe crossing. Nearby are bus lines M34 and M72 with a station just a few meters to the east, making public transport access convenient.
A painter named Carl Engel lived in a castle-like house right next to the bridge and painted scenes of rural work that documented life in the area during the 1800s. This artistic connection makes the location a special part of Frankfurt's art history.
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