The bridge was originally built as a railway connection on the line between Stany and Otyń.
Construction utilized a lattice truss design characteristic of German engineering from the early 1900s.
Following the suspension of railway traffic, the structure remained abandoned for decades before being converted into a bicycle and pedestrian crossing.
The 2017 restoration project was partially funded by European Union grants focused on cross-border infrastructure.
The bridge is one of the few surviving historical iron structures on this section of the Oder River.
The Zabytkowy most na Odrze in Stany, near Nowa Sól, is a historic iron bridge spanning the Oder River. Originally constructed in 1906, the bridge features a unique truss design that survived regional conflicts. It serves as a vital segment of the local bike trail network, connecting the riverbanks for cyclists and pedestrians. The structure underwent comprehensive restoration in 2017 to repurpose it from a former railway crossing to a modern transit path. Its total length spans 345 meters, supported by original stone piers that reflect early 20th-century engineering techniques. The site provides unobstructed views of the Oder River landscape and the surrounding marshlands. It functions as a key landmark in the Oder River bicycle path infrastructure.
From the center of the bridge span looking toward the river horizon.
Combine your visit with the Oder River bicycle trail for a longer excursion.
Bring binoculars to observe the diverse bird species present in the river floodplains.
Use sturdy, comfortable footwear as the path transition from the bridge to the nearby trail can be unpaved.
Attempting to access the structure by motor vehicle, as it is restricted exclusively to pedestrians and cyclists.
