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Weißeritztalbrücke

Engineering Excellence on the A17

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Dresden: First Steps10 pts

Dresden: Explorer25 pts

Dresden: Insider50 pts

Spanning 218 meters, the Weißeritztalbrücke in Dresden is a crucial part of the complex 'tunnel-bridge-tunnel' combination on the A17 highway towards Prague. Opened on December 22, 2004, it stands as a testament to advanced engineering.

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The Weißeritztalbrücke stands 28 meters tall.

Quick Facts

Founded: December 22, 2004
Height: 28 m

Guided Story

Here you are, witnessing a remarkable feat of engineering. Stretching 218 meters, the Weißeritztalbrücke is part of the sophisticated 'tunnel-bridge-tunnel' setup on the A17 towards Prague. This structure, inaugurated on December 22, 2004, exemplifies cutting-edge engineering. To your north, just 107 meters away, lies the Plauenscher Grund climbing park. The bridge stands 28 meters tall and seamlessly connects two tunnels, efficiently guiding traffic through the rolling landscape. Close by, about 122 meters to the northeast, you'll find the historic Begerburg.