The distinctive Immervad Bridge has allowed travelers to cross the stream since 1786.
The bridge is one of three stone bridges along the Hærvejen route in Aabenraa Municipality, which in itself is quite unique.
It was built from split granite boulders; previously, it was likely a wooden bridge, but the name Immervad suggests that the site was used as a ford before the bridges were built.
Today, the old ford is dry, and the stream follows new paths. However, the bridge remains a popular destination for locals and tourists, especially for those walking along Hærvejen.
The granite blocks for the bridge were likely hewn from a single large granite stone.
One can see how some of the cut blocks lie exactly on top of each other, as they were taken from the massive stone. The new, solid stone bridge made it significantly easier for cattle drivers to travel with their cattle from Denmark to the markets in Hamburg and Rendsburg. On an average day, between 700 and 800 oxen crossed the bridge.
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