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Ahrweiler
Remagen

Remagen Bridge Ruins and Erpeler Ley

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Ahrweiler
Remagen

Remagen Bridge Ruins and Erpeler Ley

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Remagen Bridge Ruins and Erpeler Ley

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    Location: Remagen, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    3. Rhine Ferry Linz–Remagen – Ahr River Mouth loop from Remagen

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    July 14, 2024

    View of the bridge ruins on the right bank of the Rhine, with the Erpeler Ley towering above it!

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      May 20, 2025

      The ruins of the Remagen Bridge mark the site of the Ludendorff Bridge, a crucial but short-lived Allied crossing of the Rhine in 1945. Just across the river, the imposing basalt cliff of the Erpeler Ley served as a strategic German position during the Battle for the bridge. Today, the bridge ruins and the Erpeler Ley are intertwined testimonies to this pivotal moment in World War II, both sites offering perspective on the conflict and promoting peace.

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        September 17, 2025

        The Remagen Bridge, also known as the Ludendorff Bridge, is located in Remagen on the Rhine and was originally built during World War I. During World War II, the bridge played a crucial role: in March 1945, American troops captured it intact, enabling a major breakthrough into Germany. Shortly afterward, the bridge collapsed due to damage and overload, but the ruins are still visible and now serve as a historical monument. Nearby is the Friedensmuseum Brücke von Remagen, which highlights the history of the bridge and the events surrounding World War II. Across the Rhine lies the Erpeler Ley, a steep rock face near Erpel that served as a strategic defensive position during the war. Today, the Erpeler Ley is a popular hiking and viewing point, offering visitors a clear view of the bridge ruins and the surrounding Rhine Valley. Together, the Remagen bridge ruins and the Erpeler Ley form a fascinating combination of history and nature, providing insight into both military strategy and the beautiful landscape along the Rhine. myccpay.it.com

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