At 494 meters long, it narrowly missed the 500-meter mark, but the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge—or Europe Bridge, as it's widely known because it's part of the Europe Trail from Grächen to Zermatt—is currently (August 2017) the longest suspension bridge in the world. Of course, you'll need a head for heights to walk across the bridge's grating, which allows a view down below at any time. A possible test hike for those with a fear of heights is a 100-meter-long suspension bridge near Furi above Zermatt, which extends 90 meters above the Gorner Gorge.

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Gabi

August 30, 2024

Mountaineering

The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps is almost 500 meters long and spans the Grabengufer from the Lärchberg to the Höüschbiel - at the highest point 85 m above the ground. Access is free and provides a thrill, as pedestrians walk on gratings through which they can see the valley floor.
When it was built in 2017, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.

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Pasci

July 14, 2019

Hiking

Strong rise but great experience

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