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Eisenbahnbrücke Kettwig

Historic steel bridge spanning the Ruhr

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The Kettwig Railway Bridge is a striking steel truss bridge, part of the Ruhr Valley Railway since 1871. It crosses the Ruhr River at kilometer 22.1 and marks the eastern boundary of the Kettwig Lake. To the south, it connects to a five-arch viaduct.

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The bridge has been part of the Ruhr Valley Railway since 1871.

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Founded: 1871

Guided Story

Standing here, you're at a point where history and engineering intersect. This bridge has been part of the Ruhr Valley Railway since 1871, a testament to 19th-century engineering. Look to the south, where a five-arch viaduct seamlessly connects, complementing the structure beautifully. The bridge spans the Ruhr River at kilometer 22.1, and it marks the eastern boundary of Kettwig Lake. To the northwest, you can find the nearby Kettwig Ruhr Bridge, also crossing the river. This bridge not only tells the story of a past era but also remains a living piece of the region's industrial heritage.