Luhetal Viadukt, Railway stone bridge in Einbeck, Germany.
Luhetal Viaduct is a stone arch bridge with eight semicircular spans crossing the Luhe Valley. The structure carries a dual-track railway line while allowing the federal road B64 to pass underneath.
Construction took place between 1862 and 1864 as part of the Altenbeken-Kreiensen railway line connecting Brunswick's southern railway to the Ruhr region. This railway project was significant for Northern Germany's transport connections during the 19th century.
The structure displays circular openings in its pillars and decorative round arch details typical of railway construction from that era. These design elements were common features in major railway projects of the period.
The structure is visible from the road network since the B64 passes directly underneath and offers good views of it. Pedestrians and cyclists can view and photograph the bridge from various points in the valley below.
The viaduct was built using dolomite stone from the Selter mountain range, a local material specific to this region. This choice of materials makes it a distinctive example of how local resources were used in major 19th-century engineering projects.
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