renovations - The Saale river between Großheringen and Bad Kösen is closed.
In Burgenlandkreis, the Saale river is now completely closed between the waterway rest stop in Großheringen and the railway bridge in Bad Kösen. The reason given was repairs on the railway bridges, according to Burgenlandkreis. The closure is expected to last until the end of May 2025, affecting approximately 10.5 kilometers of the river. With the full closure, the safety of water hikers is to be ensured, it was stated.
In response to the required repairs, the railway bridge in Burgenlandkreis, specifically in Bad Kösen, will undergo renovation. This renovation project in Saxony-Anhalt is expected to impact the entire Saale river between the waterway rest stop in Großheringen and its ending point. To ensure safety during the 30-month closure, water hikers are being advised to use alternative routes, possibly in nearby Thuringia, such as the area near Naumburg. Despite the closure of the railway bridge in Burgenlandkreis, trains continue to operate in the region without disruption.
