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Ruhr Region

Towers of the Historic Hochfeld Railway Bridge

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Ruhr Region

Towers of the Historic Hochfeld Railway Bridge

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    January 19, 2022

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    Following a royal Prussian concession, the first bridge was planned and built in 1871. The historic bridge piers can still be admired today. Here is the history of the Hochfelder Rhine bridges: rottenplaces.de/main/hochfelder-eisenbahnbruecke-duisburg-29831
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    March 15, 2025

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    The pier dates back to the first Hochfeld railway bridge, opened in 1873. The tower-like superstructure with loopholes was a defensive structure designed to defend against a feared French attack …
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    April 19, 2025

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    Today with flag salute to the transatlantic relationship
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    1. Hochfeld Railway Bridge – Ziegenpeter at Rheinpark loop from Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd

    6.46km

    01:39

    30m

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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