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Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Marktredwitz

Dörflaser Bridge at the 50th Parallel North

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge

Marktredwitz

Dörflaser Bridge at the 50th Parallel North

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Dörflaser Bridge at the 50th Parallel North

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Location: Marktredwitz, Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 7, 2022

The 50th degree of latitude running across the bridge is displayed on the railing with a bronze plaque. The stele next to the bridge is intended as a reminder that the bridge formed the border between the Egerian and margravial areas for centuries.

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Harald Schramm (Schocker)

October 17, 2019

Instead of a ford of the southern trade routes through the Kösseinebach 2 bridges were built on the actual river and the Mühlbach.
In the flow regulation in the 1930s, a new bridge was built, which was renewed in 1988. The 50th parallel running across the bridge is represented on the railing with a bronze bead. The stele next to the bridge is a reminder that for centuries the bridge formed the border between the Egerian and Margravial areas.
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marktredwitz.de/de/marktredwitz/default/detail/poi/p_23292/d-rflaser-br-cke-mit-50--breitengrad#/de/marktredwitz/standard/detail/poi/p_23292 d-RF laser br-bridge-with-50 - latitude

However, the 50th parallel is approximately 150 meters further north directly on the intersection of Ottostraße and Leopoldstraße.

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JR56

September 24, 2025

The Dörflaser Bridge in Marktredwitz is a place that appears inconspicuous at first glance – yet bears a special geographical significance: It lies exactly on the 50th parallel, an imaginary line that stretches around the globe and connects places like Prague, Frankfurt, and Vancouver. The fact that this latitude has been made visible here, of all places, lends the bridge a quiet symbolic significance.

A striking stone with an inscription indicates its location on the 50th parallel – a detail that appeals to walkers, hikers, and geography enthusiasts alike. It makes it clear: even in a small town like Marktredwitz, global lines and local paths intersect. The bridge itself spans the Kössein River, embedded in a green setting that invites you to linger and reflect.

The Dörflaser Bridge is not only a crossing over the water, but also a transition between nature and knowledge. It connects the districts, brings together hiking trails, and offers a quiet place to pause. Its proximity to the city hiking trail and the Winkelmühle mill makes it a popular stop for strolls.

The Dörflas Bridge at the 50th parallel is a small monument to our connection to the earth. It demonstrates how global coordinates are inscribed in local landscapes – and how, when crossing a bridge, one suddenly finds oneself in the middle of a world line.

The photos show the bridge in its natural setting, the marked latitude stone, and the peaceful atmosphere by the water. A place for explorers, walkers, and anyone who wants to experience geography in a very concrete way.

marktredwitz.de/freizeit-und-tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten

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Dörflaser Bridge at the 50th Parallel North

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