The Diedenhain Viaduct is 210 meters long and 51 meters high. It is part of the Limmritz–Waldheim section of the Riesa–Chemnitz railway, also known as the Bankruptcy Mile. The costs of building the six viaducts, retaining walls, and earthworks on a stretch of just 7.5 kilometers caused the private railway company to become insolvent. In 1850, the company was nationalized, and two years later, the line was incorporated into the Niederrhein Railway as part of the Niederrhein Railway.

Translated by

•

Günni

October 12, 2023

Cycling

The Diedenhain viaduct is located at railway kilometer 34.27. The planned costs are 116,135 thalers. The stones for this viaduct come from quarries near Steina. The corner, fascia and vaulted stones are granite and the blocks weigh up to two tons.

Translated by

•

Vanessa

January 24, 2021

Hiking

The Diedenhainer Viaduct is 210 meters long and 51 meters high. It belongs to the Limmritz – Waldheim section of the Riesa – Chemnitz railway line, also known as the bankruptcy mile. Because the cost of building the six viaducts, retaining walls and earthworks over a distance of just 7.5 kilometers made the private railway company insolvent. In 1850 the company was nationalized and the line opened two years later as part of the Niedererzgebirgische Staatseisenbahn.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Diedenhain Viaduct

4.6

(257)

824

hikers

1. Zschopau River Floodplain – Suspension Bridge Am Hasennest loop from Waldheim

13.9km

03:48

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(237)

779

hikers

2. Suspension Bridge Am Hasennest – Limmritz Viaduct loop from Limmritz

14.8km

04:01

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(88)

301

hikers

3. Diedenhain Viaduct – Memorial Spring loop from Waldheim

13.1km

03:44

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 190 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

7°C

1°C

71 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Waldheim, Mittelsachsen, Saxony, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Nixkluft Viewpoint Over the Zschopau Valley

Memorial Spring

View of Kriebstein Castle

Alte Brauerei Richzenhain and Bierautomat

Limmritz Viaduct

Oberbrücke – View of the Weir

Bench With a View of the Zschopau River

Ferry Terminal Kriebstein Reservoir

Burg Kriebstein

Richzenhain Rest Area

Riverside Bench on the Zschopau

Bankrottmeile Railway Trail

Diedenhain Viaduct

1. Zschopau River Floodplain – Suspension Bridge Am Hasennest loop from Waldheim

2. Suspension Bridge Am Hasennest – Limmritz Viaduct loop from Limmritz

3. Diedenhain Viaduct – Memorial Spring loop from Waldheim

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️