Elster Viaduct

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The Elster Viaduct is an architectural marvel and a testament to the engineering prowess of the late 19th century. This imposing bridge, situated in the picturesque region of Saxony, Germany, is an integral part of the country's railway infrastructure. The viaduct spans the valley of the White Elster River and is a key component of the Leipzig–Hof railway line.

Constructed between 1846 and 1851, the Elster Viaduct was designed to facilitate the efficient transport of passengers and goods across the challenging terrain. With its series of elegant arches crafted from sandstone, the bridge effortlessly merges with the surrounding landscape, offering a stunning example of functional beauty.

The bridge stretches over a length of 279 meters and stands 68 meters high, making it one of the tallest railway bridges in Germany. Its design showcases the innovative use of materials and construction techniques of the time, which have enabled it to withstand the test of time and continue to serve modern rail traffic.

Local name: Elstertalbrücke Coordinates: 50°33'11"N, 12°10'3"E

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Elster Viaduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Göltzschtalbrücke, Schaustickerei Plauener Spitze, Mylau Castle, Kemmler.

5.9 miNE
Bridge
Göltzschtalbrücke
151 min walk • Spanning the valley of the Göltzsch River in Germany, the Göltzschtalbrücke is an architectural marvel and the largest brick-built bridge in the world. Completed in 1851, this viaduct was constructed as part of the railway line connecting Saxony and Bavaria...
4.2 miS
Museum
Schaustickerei Plauener Spitze, Plauen
108 min walk • The Embroidery Machine Museum has historical and regional importance in the City of Plauen, Germany. The exhibit is located in a small group of buildings consisting of a home and a small factory with original embroidery machines.
6.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
Mylau Castle
164 min walk • Perched atop a rocky outcrop in the picturesque town of Mylau, Germany, Mylau Castle is a historical gem that beckons visitors to delve into the region's rich past. This imposing medieval fortress, now housing a museum, offers a glimpse into the life and architecture...
5.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kemmler, Plauen
141 min walk • Kemmler is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.
4.3 miS
Church
St. John's Church, Plauen
111 min walk • St. John's Church in Plauen is the main Protestant church in the city. The consecration document of the predecessor church in 1122 is also the first documentary mention of Plauen. The oldest parts of today's church are from a three-nave basilica...
4.2 miS
Church
Luther Church, Plauen
108 min walk • The Lutheran Church in Plauen/Vogtland was built between 1693 and 1722 and is one of the oldest Baroque central churches in the Free State of Saxony. It received its current name in the Luther Year of 1883.
3.2 miSW
Church
St. Mark's Church, Plauen
82 min walk • The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Mark is located in the northwestern district of Haselbrunn in Plauen.
3.7 miS
Church
St. Paulus Church, Plauen
95 min walk • St. Paul's Church in Plauen is an Evangelical Lutheran church consecrated on November 29, 1897.
4.5 miS
Museum, Art gallery
Weisbachsches Haus, Plauen
114 min walk • Weisbach's House was built in 1776 as a manufactory building of a calico printing house. The structure is considered to be the most significant surviving manufactory building in Saxony and a precursor of Saxon factory architecture.
4 miS
50°29'54"N • 12°8'9"E
Kolonnaden, Plauen
103 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4.3 miSW
Memorial
Synagoge Plauen, Plauen
110 min walk • The synagogue in Plauen was consecrated in 1930 as the penultimate major synagogue in Germany before the National Socialists took power in 1933. It was destroyed as early as 1938 during the night of the pogroms.