Lunde bridge, Stone arch bridge in Etnedal, Norway
The Lunde Bridge is a stone arch crossing spanning 130 meters over the Etna River with three connected sections. It was built using dry-set masonry, where stones are carefully stacked without mortar to create a solid structure.
Construction took place from December 1827 to December 1829, led by contractor Christoffer Berg. This project marked an important step forward in connecting communities across the river valley.
This crossing appears in Etnedal Municipality's coat of arms, marking its importance as a symbol of local engineering and craftsmanship. It reflects how much the region values this structure as part of its heritage.
The crossing carries Norwegian County Road 251 and is accessible by vehicle year-round. Pedestrians can also walk across at any time, with the structure remaining safe and stable.
This is one of Northern Europe's largest dry stone arch bridges, built using techniques rarely seen in modern construction. The craftsmanship shows how workers solved complex engineering challenges with hand tools and careful planning.
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