Alte Brücke (Old Bridge)

The old bridge was re-constructed in 1786 by Prince Elector Karl Theodor. Theodor was the first ruler to construct a stone bridge, as it was built from wood before and was destroyed numerous times from natural causes. On the bridge you will find four statues, each representing the four major rivers in the region, the Rhein, Neckar, Mosel, and Donau. Located on the bridge is a "Tränktor", also known as a drinking gate, cattle were driven through this gate to their drinking places, it also served as a part of the town wall during the French Palatine War.