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Reitbrooker Fährstein B222A

Granite Milestone from 1744

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The Reitbrooker Fährstein from 1744 stands as a testament to historical transport routes. Its inscription notes that horses and wagons once crossed the Elbe here to reach Reitbrook, Neugamme, and Zollenspieker. A bridge between Allermöhe and Reitbrook was not built until 1891.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1744

Guided Story

As you stand before the Reitbrooker Fährstein, you're facing a historical marker from 1744. This stone by the roadside marks the era when horses and wagons ferried across the Elbe to reach Reitbrook, Neugamme, and Zollenspieker. It wasn't until 1891 that a bridge connected the villages of Allermöhe and Reitbrook, replacing the ferry. Here, you're witnessing a testament to the evolution of transport routes. Looking west, you'll notice the Reitbrooker Mühlenbrücke, now serving as the link between these places. A quiet memorial to the past, it reminds us of how much the world has changed.