The bridge takes its name from the woodcutters who moved into the city forest. They whipped their axes (whiskers) at the sandstones of the bridge to sharpen them.
This gave the Melsunger their nickname "The Bartenwetzer".
At this point, first documented in 1395 a bridge construction, which was probably built in the 13th century. The building was probably already made of stone and was destroyed by the winter flood in 1552.

Until the construction of a wooden bridge in 1564, they made use of a ferry service over the Fulda

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July 1, 2021

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The Bartenwetzerbrücke is one of the rare, really old river bridges in Germany. It also offers an impressive view of the Fulda and the roofs of Melsung's old town.

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January 3, 2020

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The bridge is car-free, but can be crossed by bike. It leads directly to the old town. The bike path also goes past the bridge.

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Best Hikes to Bartenwetzer Bridge (Melsungen)

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Location: Melsungen, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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