Veresk Bridge

Veresk Bridge is located in Mazandaran Province, 27 kilometres south of the city of Pol-e Sefid, near the village of Veresk in Savadkuh County. It is considered one of the most important and best-known engineering structures on Iran's railway network. Built deep in the Alborz mountain range over a deep valley, it forms part of the Trans-Iranian north–south railway line and plays a vital role in the country's rail connections. The bridge was opened to traffic in 1315 (Solar Hijri; 1936 CE) and has been regarded ever since as one of the engineering symbols of the First Pahlavi era. Its setting in the mountain heights, together with the surrounding natural scenery, has made it one of Iran's most distinctive combined historical and natural attractions. This engineering masterpiece was inscribed on Iran's National Heritage List in Mehr 1356 (Solar Hijri) under registration number 1534.

The bridge stands about 110 metres above the valley floor, with a span of about 66 metres and a total length of about 86 metres. Its most remarkable feature is that no steel structure was used: it was built entirely of materials such as brick, cement and unreinforced mortar, which was a major engineering achievement at the time. The engineers designed this section of the route in three tiers to overcome the problem of gradient for trains on the passes of the Alborz mountains. This route became known as the "Three Golden Lines" and can be seen between the villages of Shurab and Veresk, three kilometres before Veresk Bridge. Besides its transport role, the bridge gained special historical importance during the Second World War because of its strategic position, and it has even been referred to as the "Victory Bridge". The combination of its arched design, structural strength and precise construction in difficult mountain conditions has given this work international renown as well.

Veresk Bridge can be reached via the Firuzkuh road and the northern railway line. After passing the mountain passes and surrounding villages, you can see the bridge standing in the heart of the mountains. The best time to visit the area is spring and early autumn, when the weather is milder and the views of the surrounding nature are good. Because the bridge lies on an active railway line, following safety rules, not entering the track area, and respecting the natural environment and the quiet of the area are important principles of responsible nature tourism during a visit.