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- After the Roman bridge collapsed Heidelberg was without a bridge for nearly a thousand years.
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The Karl Theodor Bridge (German: Karl-Theodor-Brücke), commonly known as the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank.
- 23 feet (7 m)
- 656 feet (200 m)
- 1788
- Neckar River
Dec 16, 2017 · The romantic town has stunned visitors for centuries and lures with a fascinating history and anecdotes of great poets, mischievous students and architectural remnants from the Middle Ages all the way through to the Nazi Era. We’ve compiled a list of 10 interesting facts about Heidelberg you need to know.
- Marion Kutter
The Old Bridge. When it comes to the Altstadt, you should invest at least one hour to stroll through its picturesque streets filled with Baroque style buildings, going for a walk to the river, and of course crossing the Old Bridge or “Alte Brücke”.
Made from local Neckar Valley sandstone, it connects the Old Town to the eastern end of the Neuenheim district, a route that was previously connected by wooden bridges often destroyed by floods and wars. On the main town side, visitors can find the medieval Bridge Gate, which formed part of the city wall.
The Old Bridge Heidelberg is located above the river Neckar and connects Neuenheim and the Old Town of Heidelberg. If you are on the bridge, you have a beautiful view in all directions.
Another must see is the Alte Brücke (old bridge), a stone bridge spanning the river Neckar and connecting two sides of historic Heidelberg. Take a stroll or book a river cruise to get great views and a unique perspective of the castle and the city.
Nov 23, 2017 · For anyone considering a loop (with or without the addition to the Thingstätte), I do recommend up from the Bismarkplatz end and down the Älte Bridge end because I think you probably get much better views walking down the stairs and across the bridge toward Old Town.
