Altenbeken Viaduct

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The Altenbeken Viaduct, an impressive feat of 19th-century engineering, stands as a testament to Germany's rich industrial heritage. This majestic railway bridge, located in the town of Altenbeken in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, spans a length of 482 meters and rises to a height of 35 meters above the Beke valley.

Constructed between 1851 and 1853, the viaduct was part of a strategic railway expansion to facilitate the movement of coal and goods through the burgeoning industrial heartland of Germany. The bridge's 24 elegant arches, meticulously crafted from red sandstone, have since become an iconic landmark, showcasing the architectural prowess of the time.

More than just an infrastructural asset, the Altenbeken Viaduct has evolved into a cultural symbol and a popular attraction for visitors and railway enthusiasts alike. Its grandeur and historical significance have earned it a place among Germany's revered historical monuments.

Local name: Altenbekener Viadukt Completed: 1853 (171 years ago)Length: 1581 ftHeight: 115 ftCoordinates: 51°45'48"N, 8°55'39"E

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North Rhine-WestphaliaGermany

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

Nearby attractions include: Velmerstot, Westfalen Therme, Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park, Iburg.

5 miN
Pristine mountain peak with hiking area
Velmerstot
127 min walk • Velmerstot, a prominent peak nestled in the Teutoburg Forest in Germany, stands as a beacon for both nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. This mountain, comprising two main summits—the Preußischer Velmerstot and the Lippischer Velmerstot—offers breathtaking views...
4.9 miNW
51°47'31"N • 8°49'20"E
Westfalen Therme, Bad Lippspringe
126 min walk • Watersports, Bathing area, Water park
4.3 miNW
Park
Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park
109 min walk • The Teutoburg Forest / Egge Hills Nature Park is a nature park founded in 1965 in the northeast of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
4 miSE
Forts and castles
Iburg, Bad Driburg
103 min walk • The Iburg is the ruin of a hilltop castle in the Egge Mountains near Bad Driburg in the district of Höxter in North Rhine-Westphalia. It has its beginnings in the Saxon wars.
4.7 miNW
Church
Evangelische Kirche Schlangen
121 min walk • The Protestant parish church is a listed church building in Schlangen, a municipality in the district of Lippe, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
4.8 miE
51°44'11"N • 9°1'48"E
Gräflicher Park, Bad Driburg
122 min walk • Park
4.3 miSE
Church
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Bad Driburg
111 min walk • The Catholic parish church of St. Peter and Paul is a listed church building in Bad Driburg, a town in the district of Höxter.
5 miE
51°44'10"N • 9°2'5"E
Diotima-Statue, Bad Driburg
127 min walk • Memorial