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Landkreis Sonneberg

Finstergrund Viaduct

Landkreis Sonneberg

Finstergrund Viaduct

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Finstergrund Viaduct

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Naturpark Thüringer Wald

Location: Lauscha, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

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March 2, 2019

Hiking

On the disused railway line light (Piesau) - Ernstthal lies in the middle of the forest, the imposing Finstergrund viaduct, built in 1911-1913 from unreinforced stamped concrete. The viaduct is 197 meters long and up to 25.5 meters. On the track is now and then still trolley traffic with tourists, but basically you can walk over this bridge, but also from the bottom it is very impressive.

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April 3, 2025

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The Finstergrund Viaduct is an impressive railway bridge in the Thuringian Forest, near Neuhaus am Rennweg. The viaduct is located along the former railway line from Sonneberg to Probstzella. More precisely, it is located near Lichte, a district of Neuhaus am Rennweg. The Finstergrund Viaduct was built between 1911 and 1913. It was constructed of unreinforced rammed concrete.

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December 22, 2022

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You can currently also walk across the bridge, but the route is to be made passable again

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Finstergrund Viaduct – Igelshieb Sculpture loop from Neuhaus am Rennweg

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Teufelskanzel Viewpoint – View of the Franconian Forest loop from Ernstthal am Rennsteig

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Elevation 690 m

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Location: Lauscha, Landkreis Sonneberg, Thuringia, Germany

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