The viaducts were constructed during World War I using forced labor, including prisoners of war.
The line was part of a strategic railway network intended to connect major hubs in East Prussia.
The spans were designed using a concrete-arch technique that was highly advanced for the regional infrastructure of the early 20th century.
The railway line was dismantled by Soviet forces after 1945, leaving the bridges as isolated relics in the landscape.
The surrounding area is part of the Romincka Forest Landscape Park, known for its diverse boreal flora and fauna.
The Mosty w Kiepojciach are two monumental, parallel railway viaducts located in the village of Kiepojcie in the Suwałki region of Poland. Constructed between 1917 and 1918, these structures served the former Gołdap–Żytkiejmy railway line. The viaducts are built from reinforced concrete and feature high, arched spans designed to traverse the valley of the Blędzianka River. They remain as significant remnants of the Prussian railway infrastructure in the former East Prussia. The structures are currently disused for rail traffic and are managed as protected engineering monuments. Visitors can walk along the embankment paths, though the bridges themselves are not intended for heavy pedestrian transit due to their state of preservation.
The grassy clearing at the base of the viaducts provides the best angle to view both arches simultaneously.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear as the area around the base of the bridges is uneven and can be muddy.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the humid valley bottom near the Blędzianka River attracts significant insect populations.
Ensure your camera has a wide-angle lens to capture the full scale of the twin arches from the ground.
Attempting to cross the tops of the viaducts, as there are no guardrails or safety barriers.
