Wiehltal bridge

The Wiehltal Bridge is a steel structure that spans a forested valley with traffic flowing along its slender, elevated pathway. Heavy steel girders support the roadway as it stretches across the considerable distance and height of the crossing.

The structure was completed in 1971 and created a direct connection for the A4 motorway between Cologne and Olpe. This construction bridged a previously difficult-to-reach area and significantly shortened travel times across the region.

The bridge location within Naturpark Bergisches Land provides access to regional hiking trails that connect local communities through the natural landscape.

The bridge is accessible via the A4 motorway and features safety railings and marked lanes on the roadway. Visitors can view and photograph the structure and the landscape below from adjacent roads and hiking trails in the surrounding area.

A truck accident caused significant damage to the structure in 2004 and led to a complete reconstruction. These events show how robust infrastructure can be repaired and renewed even after severe damage.

Location: Oberbergischer Kreis

Inception: 1971

Official opening: 1971

Height: 60 m

Length: 705 m

GPS coordinates: 50.97472,7.49028

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59