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Gießen District

Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Wetzlar

Old Lahn Bridge, Wetzlar

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Old Lahn Bridge, Wetzlar

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Old Lahn Bridge, Wetzlar

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    Location: Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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    1. View of the Lahn Valley – Bismarck Tower, Wetzlar loop from Nauborn

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    2. Bismarckturm Wetzlar – Eisenmarkt Wetzlar loop from Wetzlar

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    3. Old Lahn Bridge Wetzlar – Bismarck Tower Wetzlar loop from Nauborn

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    October 15, 2017

    There is also a water organ on the bridge.
    The water and light organ offers a show every full hour from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., accompanied by two pieces of music. In between there are fountains every 15 minutes without music.

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      February 3, 2021

      The seven-arched stone Lahn bridge was built in 1288. It is one of the oldest bridges in Hessen. At about the height of the Paulaner restaurant you can take great pictures with the cathedral in the background.

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        November 1, 2017

        Absolutely worth seeing highlight in the old town of Wetzlar.
        Detailed information is on Wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Lahnbrücke_(Wetzlar)

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          July 24, 2020

          One of the landmarks of Wetzlar 📷👀
          ... be sure to plan 🍻 🍷 as a detour on the way to one of the beer or vineyards on the Lahn

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            November 18, 2021

            The seven-arched bridge was built in the 13th century and is one of the oldest preserved bridges in today's Hesse. Since the bridge has been reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, it has been part of the promenade in the area of the two Wetzlar Lahn islands.

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              July 17, 2017

              In addition to the cathedral, the Alte Lahnbrücke is one of the top sights in Wetzlar

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                August 10, 2021

                Beautiful during the day and in the evening. And when the bridge is reflected in the water, you have a great photo opportunity.

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                  November 21, 2021

                  If you use the Alte Lahnbrücke as an entrance to the Wetzlar old town, the cathedral view gives you a first foretaste of the old town with its numerous half-timbered houses and the extraordinary, never completed cathedral with its very different and therefore particularly attractive structural components.

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                    September 8, 2020

                    Of course, a look at the Lahn should not be missing on a tour of Wetzlar 😅.
                    Here from the Alte Lahnbrücke in the direction of Kalsmund

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                      October 11, 2023

                      The stone Old Lahn Bridge in Wetzlar is a seven-arched bridge over the Lahn and the Lahn Island, probably built in the 13th century. It is one of the oldest surviving bridges in Hesse.
                      The bridge is 104 m long and 6.45 m wide. It rests on seven circular arcs. Viewed from upstream, the two outer arches have a clear width of 7.40 m and 8 m respectively, the middle ones from 10 m to 10.50 m. The roadway is curved and falls 1.90 m from its highest point towards the old town and 2.40 m towards suburb.
                      The founding chronicle of the Altenberg Monastery names the priest Gottfried von Beselich († around 1180), who initiated the construction of the bridge and collected alms for it.

                      It was probably built between 1250 and 1280 instead of a wooden bridge, making it one of the oldest surviving bridges in Hesse. It has been changed several times over time. In the 15th century the pillars were reinforced by icebreakers. City views from the 17th century show two tower structures that were demolished in 1832, one of which was a prison tower. Around 1865 the parapet masonry was replaced with an iron grille to create a walkway. Extensive renovation work was carried out between 1977 and 1981. These were necessary because of static problems caused by the tower's demolition. In this context, the iron railing was removed again and replaced by a parapet, which is based on the original one, but consists of a concrete core covered with rubble stones.

                      In 2011, the bridge was closed to car traffic; since then it has only been allowed to be used by pedestrians and cyclists.

                      de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Lahnbr%C3%BCcke_(Wetzlar)

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                        January 11, 2019

                        A really nice and old bridge, which leads directly into the old town - worth a detour !!!

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                          September 27, 2019

                          This old and beautiful bridge connects the city with the old town, where there is a lot to discover 👍🏻

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                            September 9, 2020

                            One of the highlights of Wetzlar: the old Lahn bridge. Also offers beautiful perspectives on the other side 👀

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                              July 10, 2022

                              Very nice atmosphere on both sides of the old bridge, which is beautiful to look at in and of itself. On the shore below beautiful park and gastronomy

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                                September 23, 2022

                                My tip for this beautiful bridge over the Lahn is: take your time, stroll slowly across it, listen to the music and let the water rush. This is relaxation to the point of brainwashing. A visit to the nearby beer garden speeds up this process. I know the old Main Bridge in Würzburg, there the attitude to life is promoted by a wine on the bridge.

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                                  June 6, 2022

                                  Beautiful bridge over the Lahn towards the beautiful old town of Wetzlar

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                                    October 15, 2022

                                    It is a beautiful old round arch bridge over the Lahn that is beautifully reflected in the water.

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                                      January 18, 2022

                                      With the old bridge over the Lahn and the cathedral in the background, there is one of many great photo opportunities in Wetzlar.

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                                        January 1, 2020

                                        One of the most beautiful places in Wetzlar. 👍📸

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                                          April 3, 2023

                                          The stone Old Lahn Bridge in Wetzlar is a seven-arched bridge over the Lahn and the Lahn Island, probably built in the 13th century. It is one of the oldest surviving bridges in Hesse.

                                          The bridge is 104 m long and 6.45 m wide. It rests on seven circular arcs. Seen from upstream, the two outer arches have a clear width of 7.40 m and 8 m, respectively, and the middle ones from 10 m to 10.50 m. The carriageway is curved and falls 1.90 m from its highest point in the direction of the old town and 2.40 m in the direction of the suburb.

                                          In addition to these facts, the old Lahn Bridge in Wetzlar is simply gorgeous. Stroll, pause, take photos and just let your soul dangle.

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                                            January 25, 2022

                                            There are beautiful beer gardens to the left and right of the bridge

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                                              August 23, 2023

                                              Beautiful view of the cathedral and Lahn.

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                                                February 10, 2024

                                                Nice to look at at any time

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                                                  April 8, 2021

                                                  A nice old town with some great sights.

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                                                    Location: Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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