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Flügelwegbrücke

Connecting Dresden's districts across the Elbe

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The Flügelweg Bridge is the seventh bridge crossing the Elbe River in Dresden. Built between 1929 and 1930, this 285-meter-long beam bridge is part of the Outer City Ring. It links the northern districts of Trachau, Pieschen, and Mickten with Löbtau and Cotta.

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The bridge was inaugurated on October 1, 1930.

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Founded: October 1, 1930

Guided Story

You're standing on the seventh bridge to span the Elbe River in Dresden, the Flügelweg Bridge. This impressive 285-meter-long beam bridge was constructed between 1929 and 1930. It's a crucial part of the Outer City Ring. Look north, and you'll see the districts of Trachau, Pieschen, and Mickten connected here with the southern districts of Löbtau and Cotta. This bridge isn't just a practical route; it's also a testament to the engineering prowess of the late 1920s. From here, you might catch a glimpse of the Amedia Hotel Dresden Elbpromenade, about 350 meters southwest. The Flügelweg Bridge is an essential part of daily life in Dresden.