Bridge

The first bridge connecting the banks of the Ohře River was built on this site according to the design of Leopold Wöllner in 1834. The construction took two years and cost almost 90.000 guldens. The last stone was laid in the presence of Emperor Ferdinand I. The structure was quite unique with two tall tapering pylons erected on the river banks. A wooden bridge deck was suspended on the pylons by means of chains. The bridge served its purpose for almost a century, nevertheless, increasing road traffic caused serious defects and the bridge had to be torn down in 1931. It was replaced by a new, reinforced concrete bridge built according to the design of architect Adolf Benš in 1936. It is 116 metres long and the main arch has a 74.6 metre span and a 17.5 metre camber. Apart from beautiful vistas of the castle and the bend of the Ohře River, it also offers views of the Loket amphitheatre.