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Railway Viaduct over the Bóbr in Jelenia Góra (Borowy Jar)

Jelenia Góra, Borowy Jar, nad rzeką Bóbr, woj. dolnośląskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Bridges & Viaducts

Railway viaduct over the Bóbr in Jelenia Góra

A railway bridge in Borowy Jar, an important part of the railway line connecting Jelenia Góra with Zgorzelec and Berlin. The original masonry 8-span viaduct was opened on 9 September 1866.

History

  • In May 1945, retreating German troops blew up the bridge.
  • Between 1951 and 1954 a new viaduct was built - regarded as one of the most beautiful in Poland.

Present structure

A reinforced concrete structure supported on a single elliptical arch about 33 m above the Bóbr river, with additional spans.

Practical information

Scope

  • A technical monument and popular scenic attraction in Borowy Jar.

Seasonality and hours

An outdoor structure accessible all year round; walking trails in the vicinity.

Getting there

Jelenia Góra, the Borowy Jar area on the Bóbr.

Cost: wstęp wolny Visit duration: approx. 30 min Seasonality: year-round

Sposób dojazdu

  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://borowyjar.pl/warto-zobaczyc/wiadukt/; https://dolnyslask.travel/obiekt/wiadukt-kolejowy-nad-bobrem

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