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Dr.-Gerhard-Petschelt-Brücke
Connecting Knowledge: Gateway to University Campus
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Opened in May 1975, the Dr. Gerhard Petschelt Bridge links the Bochum district of Querenburg with the Ruhr University campus. This pedestrian bridge is vital for daily commutes of students and staff.
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The bridge was inaugurated in May 1975.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- May 1975
Guided Story
As you walk across this bridge, you become part of a vibrant connection between the Bochum district of Querenburg and the Ruhr University campus. Opened in May 1975, the Dr. Gerhard Petschelt Bridge has become an essential route for students and staff. Look southeast, and you can almost see the university library, just about 228 meters away. This bridge is more than just a path – it symbolizes the link between the city and knowledge.
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Location
Nearby

Universitätsbibliothek Bochum
228 m away

Ruhr-Universität Bochum
350 m away

Kunstsammlung der Ruhr-Universität
495 m away

Universitätskirche St. Augustinus
105 m away

Botanical Garden
739 m away

Edelkastanie
366 m away

Kalwesbach
749 m away

Gesundheitscampus der Hochschule Bochum
930 m away
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