Magdeburg Water Bridge

The water bridge, also known as an aqueduct, in Magdeburg, Germany, was designed to address a specific issue with the area's rivers. It links the Elbe river with two canal systems, the Elbe-Havel Canal and the Mittelland Canal. Previously, to lower and raise ships between different heights, the route required a seven-mile detour and numerous locks.

After only a short period of waiting, you can be lowered or elevated onto any canal of your choice and be on your way. The bridge, which was initially planned in the 1930s but wasn't constructed until the end of the Cold War, is actually a collection of many bridges, each with its own lock system. It effectively connected the eastern and western halves of the huge canal network of the nation, allowing ships to pass between the inner harbors of Berlin and the Rhine river ports with ease.

• Total length: 918 metres (3,012 ft)
• Design: Beam Bridge

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Location: 39326 Wolmirstedt, Germany