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Ruhr Viaduct, Witten

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Münster District

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Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Ruhr Viaduct, Witten

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Ruhr Viaduct, Witten

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Location: Witten, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Elbschetaltrasse Section – Towpath along the Ruhr loop from NSG Dorneywald

65.9km

03:19

660m

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2. Hohensyburg Serpentines – Ruhrufer Riverside Path loop from Bochum-Langendreer

48.1km

02:21

450m

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3. Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge – Hohensyburg Serpentines loop from Polizeipräsidium

60.5km

02:57

500m

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Hiffo

March 18, 2021

The route of industrial culture describes the building as a “viaduct like a picture book”. The concrete arch bridge, clad with natural stone, spans the Ruhr valley with 20 arches over a length of 716 meters. The route runs over the viaduct in an arc with a minimum radius of 500 meters. With a width of 8.2 meters, the structure covers an area of 5,877 square meters. Construction of the viaduct began in 1913 at the same time as the construction of the railway line from Witten to Schwelm and was completed in 1916.

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruhr-Viadukt_(Witten)

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Max Jordan

October 26, 2021

The viaduct blends in wonderfully in an environment that is already very varied. In the direction of the weather, you can catch a glimpse of the Hohenstein shortly after the viaduct.
Warning: large icicles can occasionally form in winter. In the direction of travel, it drips on the left side of the bike path. A small ice hill forms there, which should be observed.

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Schwerte-Radler

June 8, 2024

The Ruhr Viaduct in Witten is an impressive railway bridge that spans the Ruhr Valley and is a striking landmark of the region. The bridge was built between 1913 and 1916 and connects the railway lines on both sides of the Ruhr. With a total length of 716 metres and 20 arches, three of which are made of steel, the viaduct is an example of early 20th century engineering.

The bridge, clad in natural stone, features a distinctive arched structure that blends harmoniously into the landscape. It was originally built as part of the planned railway line between Witten and Schwelm. Particularly notable is the combination of concrete and steel in its structure, which was an innovative construction method at the time.

During World War II, the viaduct was damaged when a pillar was washed away by the flood wave following the destruction of the Möhne Dam in 1943. In 1945, the Wehrmacht blew up two arches, but reconstruction began in 1952 and the bridge was reopened to train traffic in 1957.

Today, the viaduct is used by trains running between Dortmund and Lüdenscheid. It not only provides an important transport link, but also a fascinating sight for visitors who want to enjoy the beauty of the Ruhr landscape.

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Location: Witten, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Ruhr Viaduct, Witten

1. Elbschetaltrasse Section – Towpath along the Ruhr loop from NSG Dorneywald

2. Hohensyburg Serpentines – Ruhrufer Riverside Path loop from Bochum-Langendreer

3. Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge – Hohensyburg Serpentines loop from Polizeipräsidium

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