(DailyExpertNews) — Walking from one mountain to the next, hanging high above the ground with only a sprawling valley yawning below, is not for the faint of heart.
New world record
Sky Bridge 721, the world’s longest suspended pedestrian bridge, is officially open to thrill seekers.
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But this initial fear dissipated as she admired the surrounding landscape.
“I was afraid the suspension bridge would shake a lot, but it wasn’t too bad,” Fellner said. “The view is really impressive and through the trellis you can even see the forest below! Luckily I’m not afraid of heights.”
Sky Bridge 721, suspended from cables, hangs 95 meters above the valley floor and extends between 1,110 and 1,116 meters above sea level. The bridge is accessible by funicular and crossing is a one-way street. Leaving the walkway on the other side, visitors can make their way along a paved forest trail with signs describing Czech history. There is also an accompanying virtual reality phone game.
The walkway claims to be the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in the world.
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The 1.2m wide Sky Bridge is accessible to children of all ages and heights, but is not suitable for those with pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Sky Bridge 721 is about 2.5 hours drive from the Czech capital Prague.
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