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Kylling bru
Kylling bru carries the Raumabanen railway high above the River Rauma at Verma. The stone arch is a striking example of how railway engineers negotiated the steep landscape of Romsdalen, and it remains part of a working line rather than an isolated monument.
The place3
Bane NOR's heritage plan describes a granite arch spanning seventy-six metres between the hillsides, approximately fifty-nine metres above the river. Stone-arch bridges and turning tunnels suited the difficult terrain along Raumabanen. At Kylling, the structure and the valley can be read together as a response to the challenge of fitting a railway into the landscape.
History and local connections32
The heritage plan places the start of bridge construction in 1913 and describes a ten-year building period. Raumabanen was completed in 1924. The line connected Dombås and Åndalsnes and became important for passenger and goods traffic into Romsdalen, giving this ambitious crossing a practical purpose beyond its later fame as a photographic subject.
What to look for1
The local visitor guide identifies a signed path below the shop at Verma to a viewpoint with an information board. From a suitable viewing place, compare the dressed stone and broad arch with the scale of the river valley. A passing train reveals the bridge's continuing function; nearby Vermafossen provides another feature of the same dramatic terrain.
Planning a visit12
Use the local visitor guidance to find the viewpoint and consult the train operator for current departures if you hope to see a crossing. Observe from public paths and viewing areas, keeping away from railway tracks and operational infrastructure. Weather and the path surface should guide your choice of footwear and timing.
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