1937 began with the construction of the route 46, the 170 km long Reichsautobahn from Bad Hersfeld to Würzburg. Because of the outbreak of World War II, the construction was discontinued. Since 2003, Germany's longest motorway ruin has been listed. Part of the course is still visible, or are still the bridge pillars.

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Bernd "Eye see you"

August 13, 2020

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These are bridges for eternity, they will probably never break.

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May 4, 2024

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Route 46 is an almost 70 km long unfinished section of motorway in Germany that runs parallel to today's A 7 between Fulda and Würzburg.

Construction of this planned Reichsautobahn …

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1. Jossa Railway Viaduct – Sinntal Viaduct near Obersinn loop from Sinntal

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2. Shelter at Richteichenkreuzung – Richteiche loop from Burgsinn

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02:52

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3. Wolfsmünster Castle – Sinn River loop from Langenprozelten

55.2km

04:27

740m

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Elevation 510 m

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Location: Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Route 46 – The Forgotten Motorway

1. Jossa Railway Viaduct – Sinntal Viaduct near Obersinn loop from Sinntal

2. Shelter at Richteichenkreuzung – Richteiche loop from Burgsinn

3. Wolfsmünster Castle – Sinn River loop from Langenprozelten

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