Traunstein arch railway bridge

The railway viaduct rises 25 meters above the Traun River with five semicircular arches supported by four massive stone pillars and two abutments.

The construction of the 105-meter-long railway bridge began in 1858 and required 9,500 cubic meters of local conglomerate stone from nearby quarries.

The bridge represents a milestone in Bavarian railway engineering and served as a frequent subject for artists and early postcard photographers in the 19th century.

The eight-meter-wide bridge deck allows two railway tracks to cross simultaneously, connecting Munich to Salzburg through the Bavarian Maximilian Railway line.

The builders constructed the viaduct 100 meters east of the original riverbed on dry land, later redirecting the Traun River to flow beneath the completed structure.

Location: Traunstein

Address: Bahnlinie Rosenheim - Freilassing; Kammerer Straße

GPS coordinates: 47.87440,12.64432

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:01