--- title: "Large viaduct Altenbeken" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/large-viaduct-altenbeken" description: "The golden bridge of AltenbekenWhen you go on a journey, you can experience something. This saying hits the nail on the head here. Coming from Paderborn, the train crosses a bridge, but not just any bridge. It is the largest sand-lime brick bridge in Europe - the mighty Bekeviaduct. Altenbeken has been known as an important rail junction for a century and a half. Since its opening in 1853, its landmark has been the railroad viaduct, which spans the Beke valley in 24 daring arches, 482 m long and 35 m high.The \"Gateway to the Egge\" offers visitors a view of our idyllic but by no means dreamy town in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge Nature Park. Nestled in one of the most beautiful low mountain ranges in Germany, it offers residents and guests nature in its purest and best form.\"I thought I would find a golden bridge because so many thalers have been spent!\", Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV is said to have remarked at the opening. This royal saying is said to have contributed to the fact that a golden viaduct was later included in Altenbeken's coat of arms as a landmark.During the Second World War, the viaduct was hit by heavy bombs, destroying four pillars and several arches. The extensive construction work was completed at the beginning of October 1950, and since then the viaduct has once again adorned the landscape with its beautiful shape.As a \"golden bridge\" in the truest sense of the word, the Altenbeken railroad viaduct has been making a name for itself since December 2002. 20 of the 24 arches are illuminated in the dark. In addition to countless photo enthusiasts, television camera crews also like to use this impressive backdrop." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1331780/9a67a05a9fbd6182d0c95c42badf854eb8495ebf2611b074a1448b2ef012b0bd/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Large viaduct Altenbeken ======================== - Tip - Bridge Aufnahme von oben und Blick auf das Viadukt in Altenbeken Blick von unten nach oben auf das Viadukt Altenbeken Zwei Personen machen Picknick auf der Aussichtsplattform mit Blick auf das Viadukt in Altenbeken Ein Mann und eine Frau schauen mit dem Fernglas auf die Schienen des Viadukts in Altenbeken Zwei Radfahrer auf einem Weg vor dem eindrucksvollen Bogenviadukt bei Altenbeken im Grünen. Blick von oben auf das Viadukt in Altenbeken **The golden bridge of Altenbeken**When you go on a journey, you can experience something. This saying hits the nail on the head here. Coming from Paderborn, the train crosses a bridge, but not just any bridge. It is the largest sand-lime brick bridge in Europe - the mighty Bekeviaduct. Altenbeken has been known as an important rail junction for a century and a half. Since its opening in 1853, its landmark has been the railroad viaduct, which spans the Beke valley in 24 daring arches, 482 m long and 35 m high. The "Gateway to the Egge" offers visitors a view of our idyllic but by no means dreamy town in the middle of the Teutoburg Forest / Eggegebirge Nature Park. Nestled in one of the most beautiful low mountain ranges in Germany, it offers residents and guests nature in its purest and best form. "I thought I would find a golden bridge because so many thalers have been spent!", Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm IV is said to have remarked at the opening. This royal saying is said to have contributed to the fact that a golden viaduct was later included in Altenbeken's coat of arms as a landmark. During the Second World War, the viaduct was hit by heavy bombs, destroying four pillars and several arches. The extensive construction work was completed at the beginning of October 1950, and since then the viaduct has once again adorned the landscape with its beautiful shape. As a "golden bridge" in the truest sense of the word, the Altenbeken railroad viaduct has been making a name for itself since December 2002. 20 of the 24 arches are illuminated in the dark. In addition to countless photo enthusiasts, television camera crews also like to use this impressive backdrop. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The viaduct is located directly at the entrance to Altenbeken (coming from Neuenbeken). Read more License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Socialising/games/meetings - Guided tour/tour - Market - Food & Beverage - inn - café - café - Accomodations - Hotel garni - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Package - Individual offer - Place of interest - Vantage point/Observation tower - Information point - Vantage point/Observation tower - Tours 10.46 km - Regional hiking trail 5.17 km - Regional hiking trail 13.78 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Adenauerstraße 33184 Altenbeken