Gerickesteg, Steel arch footbridge in Moabit, Germany.
Description
Gerickesteg is a steel footbridge crossing the Spree in Moabit with an arch design spanning around 70 meters. The structure measures about 5 meters wide and was built as a steel arch to serve as a direct passage between riverbanks.
History
Built in 1914 and opened in 1915 following architect Bruno Möhring's design from the early modern period, the bridge was destroyed in April 1945 during the Battle of Berlin. It was subsequently rebuilt in its original style.
Culture
The bridge is named after natural philosopher Otto von Guericke, linking scientific heritage to local infrastructure. Its steel arch form remains a visual landmark along this stretch of the river.
Practical
The bridge provides a pedestrian connection across the Spree and is available as a continuous footpath passage. Visitors should note that weather conditions or river swelling may occasionally make crossing more challenging.
Did you know?
The bridge connects two distinctly different neighborhoods where historical Moabit meets the modern development across the river. This crossing point brings together contrasting sides of Berlin's urban evolution.
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