Franzosenbrücke, Stone arch bridge in Hohenrode, Salzgitter, Germany
The Franzosenbrücke spans across the Innerste River with three stone arches, connecting the communities of Gitter and Lutter am Barenberge.
Built in 1593 under Duke Heinrich Julius of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, the bridge was reconstructed in 1818 after French pioneers helped build a temporary wooden crossing.
The bridge marks the intersection of the historical trade route between Braunschweig and Frankfurt, representing centuries of regional commerce and transportation.
Following extensive renovations in 1987 and 2004, the bridge now serves local traffic while maintaining its historical stone structure and protective barriers.
A water level marker on the southern bridge pier displays measurements in old Bavarian units, indicating the bridge's function as a historical monitoring point.
Location: Salzgitter
Length: 32 m
GPS coordinates: 52.02556,10.33917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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