Schöllenen Gorge - Devil's Bridge

The Schöllenen Gorge with the Devil's Bridge is the historical landmark at the entrance of the Ursern valley and hence into the Gotthard region. Two wooden bridges were constructed already around the year 1200. A first stone bridge was built in 1585, and the first documents with the name “Devil's Bridge” appeared. Bridges and roads suffered again and again from the intensive transit and trade traffic, and several times they were damaged by the forces of nature and had to be repaired or even replaced. The newest Devil’s Bridge was opened in 1956. Thank you for your visits / comments / faves!