Remstal-Viadukt

The Remstal-Viadukt is a railway bridge made of steel and sandstone that stretches 240 meters across the Rems Valley and rises 42 meters high. It carries regional trains and the Stuttgart S-Bahn S3 line, forming a key transportation route that connects Stuttgart to towns further up the valley.

The viaduct was built starting in 1875 and opened on October 26, 1876 as part of the railway line between Waiblingen and Schwäbisch Hall. It was damaged during World War II but reconstructed afterward and further modernized with additional tracks in 1965.

The viaduct links small communities in the Rems Valley and carries daily passengers traveling between Stuttgart and the towns beyond. It has become a familiar sight in the local landscape and shaped how people in this region move between places for generations.

The bridge is visible from nearby roads and paths, but exploring different vantage points in the valley helps you see its structure more clearly. You get the best views during early morning or evening hours when the light shows off the stonework details.

The viaduct has an unusual double story: it was not simply finished in 1876 but had to be almost entirely rebuilt after war damage. This means its structure contains materials and techniques from different time periods, making it an unexpected record of engineering skill across multiple generations.

Location: Waiblingen

Inception: 1875

Official opening: October 26, 1876

Height: 42 m

Length: 240 m

Made from material: steel, sandstone

Part of: Waiblingen–Schwäbisch Hall railway, Stuttgart S-Bahn

GPS coordinates: 48.85109,9.31240

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00