Willingen Viaduct, Railway bridge in Willingen, Germany.
The Willingen Viaduct is a railway bridge in the Upland region with eleven stone arches carried by ten piers and two abutments. The structure spans the Itter valley and rises to about 31 meters high above the ground.
The Royal Prussian State Railways built the structure between 1914 and 1917 as part of the Wega-Brilon Wald railway line. The project was created when this mountain region was being connected to the national rail network.
The structure is a protected cultural monument and shows how railway engineers thought in the early 20th century. The stone arches and piers are typical features of that era and still shape the landscape today.
The best view of the viaduct comes from below in the valley, where you can see the arches and piers at full height. The bridge is best viewed in daylight and can be reached from several paths in the area.
The viaduct crosses not only the river valley but also a road underneath, showing its special importance for the region's infrastructure. This feature is often overlooked by many visitors who only notice the impressive stone arches.
Location: Willingen (Upland)
GPS coordinates: 51.29010,8.61720
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
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