Visit this Czech mountain resort for the longest pedestrian bridge ever

The world’s longest suspended pedestrian bridge has opened in Czech Republic.

Referred to as ‘Sky Bridge 721’, it spans a whopping 721 metres and takes 10 minutes to stroll throughout. However you’ll want a head for heights - it hangs 95 metres above the bottom.

The record-breaking feat is within the Dolní Morava mountain resort within the North East of the nation.

At an altitude of 1,110 metres, the bridge connects the mountain ridges of Kralicky Sneznik-Slamnik and Chlum. Though excessive above the bottom under, Sky Bridge 721 is nowhere close to the very best bridge on this planet - China’s Duge Bridge at an unbelievable 565m tall - however when it’s this lengthy you may really feel fairly uncovered.

Concern not, the bridge has undergone in depth security testing and can shut when the wind speeds exceed 135km/hour (and when it wants upkeep).

The development of the bridge value round €8 million and took two years to construct. It is anticipated to be added to the Guinness E book of Information very quickly and takes the title away from the 516 Arouca bridge in Portugal.

The way to get to the Sky Bridge in Czech Republic

Although public transport is sweet in Czech Republic, you’ll seemingly want a automobile or bike to get the entire means there.

Costs to cross begin from round €15 and the bridge operates a a technique system so it is advisable to ensure you arrive on the proper facet.

From Dolní Morava, you may take the Sněžník chairlift to the highest of the mountain. Right here, the doorway to the Sky Bridge is close by and when you’ve crossed there’s a 2km schooling path you can even observe, making the entire expertise final round 1.5 hours.

While you’re within the space, there’s additionally a mountain viewing platform, Sky Stroll, and a 3km mountain rollercoaster, Mamutí horská dráha, if you happen to’re a bit adrenaline inclined. Or if you happen to go to in winter, strive a spot of snowboarding and lunch at one of many lodges.

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