Holzbrücke - Baden, AG, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 28.356 E 008° 18.630
32T E 448044 N 5257915
The covered wooden bridge of Baden dates back to the 13th century.
Waymark Code: WMPNWH
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/28/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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EN: The covered wooden bridge connects the Old Town of Baden with the Landvogteischloss on the eastern bank of the Limmat.

At this point, a ferry was operated probably from the 11th century, which was later replaced by a bridge. It was first mentioned 1242. At least four bridges have been destroyed by natural disasters or wars over the centuries.

The current bridge is 39 meters long and was built in 1809 to plans by Blasius Belteschwiler. The stone bridge heads still originate from a predecessor from the year 1649. In 1926 a new bridge was built upriver and the old wooden bridge was closed for motorized traffic. In 1968 and 1997 it was renovated.

DE: Die gedeckte Holzbrücke von Baden verbindet die Altstadt mit dem Landvogteischloss am östlichen Ufer der Limmat.

An dieser Stelle wurde vermutlich im 11. Jahrhundert eine Fähre betrieben, die später von einer Brücke abgelöst wurde. Erstmals erwähnt wurde sie 1242. Mindestens vier Brücken wurden im Lauf der Jahrhunderte durch Naturereignisse oder Kriege zerstört.

Die heutige Brücke ist 39 Meter lang und wurde 1809 nach Plänen von Blasius Belteschwiler gebaut. Die steinernen Brückenköpfe stammen noch von einem Vorgänger aus dem Jahr 1649. 1926 wurde flussaufwärts eine neue Brücke gebaut und die alte Holzbrücke für den motorisierten Verkehr gesperrt. 1968 und 1997 wurde sie renoviert.
Current Condition of Bridge: very good

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Description of Covered Bridge:
wooden bridge with a tiled roof, round windows with wooden bars at the side and the stone bridge heads are covered with wooden planks


Year Built: 1810

Location (Road - City - State - Country): Altstadt - Baden - Aargau - Switzerland

Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed

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