The longest pedestrian suspension bridge was opened in Germany, which surpassed the 439-meter long Sochi bridge in the Akhshtyr Gorge. The new record holder is located above the Rappbode River valley, its length is 483 meters, MDR reports.
The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge "Titan RT" | Photo: mdr.de / MITTELDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK
The grand opening of the world's longest suspended pedestrian bridge, Titan RT, took place on Sunday.
The bridge was built in the German Harz region near the largest dam in Germany with a height of 106 meters. With the help of which in the 1950s a lake was formed, one of the main drinking reservoirs of Germany. Nearby is Mount Brocken, described by Goethe in the tragedy “Faust”.
According to the builders, it has now become the longest such pedestrian bridge in the world.
Pedestrian bridge "Titan RT" | Photo: mdr.de / MDR/Rainer Knoblauch
The opening of the Titan RT bridge in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt was preceded by five years of calculations and engineering work.
“I feel a resolution, because it took so long. This is the longest bridge of its type. I really hope people leave with smiles on their faces,” said operator Maik Berke.
The bridge's cables are embedded in the rock on both sides and are tensioned with a force of 947 tons. Due to this, at the same time suspended structure can accommodate up to 210 people.
Titan RT Bridge | Photo: mdr.de / MDR/Rainer Knoblauch
This pedestrian suspension bridge "Titan RT" will allow you to walk at an altitude of one hundred meters above the valley of the Rappbode River, a tributary of the Saale.
The 1.30 high bridge railings are additionally protected by a mesh made of stainless wire. Thanks to this, with good shoes and a sufficient supply of courage, extreme sports enthusiasts will be able to move across the bridge without special equipment.
There is also a bungee jumping area. Extreme sports enthusiasts will be able to make rope jumps from a height of 75 meters from the bridge.
The Titan RT Bridge will be open daily from 10.00 to 22.00.
Tickets cost 6 euros for adults, 4 euros for children.
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Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi is a complex of extreme entertainment at altitude, located in the Adler district of Sochi. The opening of the adventure park at altitude took place quite recently, in June 2014.
The main part of the AJ Hackett Sochi skypark complex is a suspension bridge with observation platforms from where the sea and mountains are visible. This is the longest suspended pedestrian bridge in the world with the largest rope jumping system. Unique in size and architectural forms the project is announced in .
1. The park is being completed, but is already functioning.
2. The bridge is located in the gorge towards Krasnaya Polyana.
4. A bungee jumping center has been set up in front of the bridge.
5. From here I jumped with a rope 67 meters long!
6. We go out onto the bridge.
7. Walking there and back takes more than a kilometer.
8. Let's look down. Not scary?
9. Visitors to the bridge.
10. Safety net so that no one drops theirs.
11. Fall down more than 200 meters.
12. Recently, on September 5, they opened the opportunity to jump down with a rope 207 meters long! This is the highest height for bungee jumping in Russia and Europe. There are only a few of these in the world.
13. The bridge is held in place by eight metal cables weighing 700 tons. Total weight The bridge structure is 120 tons, the length of the suspended part is 439 m.
14. Do not smoke while jumping.
16. The total length of the bridge is 520 meters, height - 218 meters. There are observation platforms on the bridge from where you can see the sea and mountains.
17. Yes! We reached one direction.
18. I really like these designs.
19. Joint project, Russian-New Zealand. The bridge itself was designed by the Russians, and the parts for it were manufactured at Energomash.
20. View towards Krasnaya Polyana.
21. On such a bridge it is very useful to fight the fear of heights.
23. There is beauty all around!
The recent construction of a suspension bridge in Switzerland from the Glacier 3000 peak to the Scex Rouge peak is another example of how these structures are increasingly being designed not just to overcome difficult obstacles, but also to provide thrills.
This article will help you closely study the Swiss innovation and see other amazing structures scattered across different parts of the world.
Walk along the slopes of the Titlis Mountains (Switzerland, Bernese Oberland)
The world's first pedestrian suspension bridge connected two mountain peaks of the 3000-meter-high Titlis Mountains in Switzerland in the town of Berner Oberland. From the observation deck of the 107-meter wonder you can admire views of Montbalan, Metterhorn, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.
SkyBridge (Russia, Sochi)
The world's longest pedestrian bridge has become a new attraction in the city of Sochi. It has platforms for fans of bungee jumping (jumping from a height on a cable), a giant swing and a 700-meter cable car. Here you can not only engage in extreme sports, but also enjoy breathtaking views of the Black Sea.
Pic du Midi (France, Mont Blanc)
The bridge connects the northern and southern peaks of the Pca du Midi in the French Alps. The road to suspended perfection includes the world's highest vertical lift on a cable car. From the bridge, visitors will be able to see the mountain ranges of three countries: France, Switzerland and Italy.
Bamboo suspension bridge (Philippines, Bohol)
Its structure is not at all as fragile as it might seem. In fact, it is made of metal, and only decorated with bamboo upper layer cables to give the building a historical look. On the bank of the river, above which the building rises, there is a stall where they sell hats, like those of the famous Indiana Jones. Having transformed into a hero, you can feel like a real treasure hunter.
Bridge in Taman Negara (Malaysia)
The longest (530 meters) and narrow bridge in Malaysia is located in national park Taman Negara and passes over the treetops. For the peace of mind of visitors, this delicate structure is tested for strength every morning.
Capilano (Canada, Vancouver)
This wonderful suspended structure is called Capilano and stretches for 137 meters above the river. It was designed by a Scottish engineer named George Grant MacKay in 1889, but was completely redesigned 67 years later. The adrenaline ride is very popular among local residents and tourists, it attracts 700 thousand guests annually.
Gasa Suspension Bridge (Nepal)
The air structure is in great demand not only among people, but also among domestic animals: donkeys, cows and goats. Actually, it was built for the movement of cattle so that they do not create interference on the narrow roads of Nepal.
Thrift Bridge (Switzerland, Gadmen)
The Swiss walking wonder floats in the air above the lake of the same name and allows tourists to see the glacier. The length of the structure is 170 meters, and the structure takes its base from traditional Nepalese rope bridges.
Royal Path (Spain)
El Caminito del Rey stretches over the El Choro gorge. Perhaps a walk along such a “bridge” will be the most extreme pastime. The path is only a meter wide and rises more than 100 meters above the river. Despite the danger, the trail has won the hearts of many travelers, and major renovation, brought a new wave of people wanting to experience fantastic experiences.
Maria Bridge (Germany, Bavaria)
This hanging wonder of Marienbrücke is located just a few meters from the beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria above the Pellat gorge. The suspended structure was named after Maria, the wife of King Maximilian II and the mother of King Louis II, who built the fortress.
Louis II wanted the castle and the bridge to fit together better, so he replaced the wooden railings with iron ones.
Carrick-a-Rede (Northern Ireland, County Antrim)
The original purpose of building the overpass was to help fishermen cross the gorge without hindrance to check their catch in their nets. But the bridge soon became one of the main attractions of Northern Ireland. Daredevils love to perform tricks on it. For example, doing a handstand.
The ancient ruins of Ehrenberg Castle and Fort Claudia in Reutte are connected by the 403-meter Highline Bridge 179. The official opening will make it the world's longest pedestrian suspended structure.
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The greatest suspension bridge in Sochi is located in the skypark, which can be found by driving to the Adlersky district. Many exciting adventures await you here.
Uniqueness of the place
The Akhshtyrskoye Gorge is dizzying and enchants with its height, causing adrenaline to flow through your veins. This is a completely new building, as it began operating in the summer of 2014. Many city guests first of all want to visit the suspension bridge in Sochi. How to get there? You need to drive from Adler along the road that leads to Krasnaya Polyana. You will pass such villages as Golitsyno, as well as Kazachiy Brod. The area's trout farm is located nearby. A little lower you can see the Krasnopolyanskoe highway, a rather old road.
When you get to the place where the suspension bridge is located in Sochi, a lot of interesting and exciting things will open up before you. It takes your breath away when you look from a height into a gorge of enormous depth that opens up below. There are picturesque sparkling waters of the Mzymta River here.
The longest suspension bridge on the planet can give you an incomparable experience. The length of this structure is 439 meters. You will be at an altitude of 207 m. In addition, interesting place is a large cave that can be seen on the right.
Development
How did such a wonderful suspension pedestrian bridge appear on the territory of the resort town? Copyright and creation ideas brought to this territory a guest from New Zealand who is interested in travel and extreme sports. His name is Alan Hackert.
The Akhshtyrskoye Gorge is just one of the picturesque places where this man realized his grandiose plans. He put his hand to buildings in Australia, worked in France and China, and created in Germany. Its activities began in 1986. From the time when, under the leadership of Alan, the attractions of his trademark, more than 3.5 billion people have already managed to take an exciting leap into the abyss and fly back.
The suspension bridge in Sochi, just like the author’s other ideas, allows the heart to skip a beat from the rush of feelings. The most interesting thing is that even people with disabilities have the opportunity to jump. So, thanks to this development, a person who essentially spends his entire life in a chair can do something that thousands of healthy people do not dare to do. Skypark (Sochi) was developed under the direct supervision of the inventor Hackett, so all his developments and tricks were taken into account.
You can jump to an astonishing depth of 207 meters. The suspension bridge in Sochi has a system with which you can perform bungee jumping. To go through the entire structure, you will need to overcome 520 m. The depth of 218 m is captivating and captivating.
For admiring environment There are observation decks. The sea and rocky mountains will open up to your eyes. The suspension bridge in Sochi is supported by eight metal cables, weighing a total of 700 tons. The weight of the structure itself is 120 tons. The suspended part is 439 m in length. Even in the event of a magnitude 9 earthquake, the skypark (Sochi) will withstand and not shake. There is no analogue to this structure in the whole world. Three thousand people can climb it at the same time. Due to its uniqueness, it was decided to include the structure in the Guinness Book of Records.
Great opportunities
Once here, you can go on a freestyle bungee, where there is a special platform for you, from which people enthusiastically fall into the abyss 69 meters deep. The design took into account the need to provide the ability to perform a variety of tricks. You can jump in tandem, on a bicycle, performing a complex technique. They are actively developing to provide greater opportunities for people with disabilities.
There is a more serious platform from where you can fall down to a depth of 207 m. You will jump from a gondola, which is located in the middle of the bridge. There are no analogues to this attraction both in Russia and in Europe. Before launch, the construction was tested many times and strength and reliability tests were carried out.
There is a lot of interesting things here
In addition, you can go to the Sochi Swing, launched in 2014, in August. You will find yourself in free flight as you fly in the opposite direction, around an arc with a radius of 170 meters. There is no taller structure like this in the world.
There is also a Mowgli rope park. Nearby you can go to a museum where you will learn a lot of new and interesting things about bungee jumping. There is also a Mega Troll, which will allow you to fly through the gorge, picking up a speed of 150 kilometers per hour. This development was launched in the summer of 2015. It is very popular with those who are too stressed by long walks and who want to return to the bridge this way.
Strong cables are stretched, having lengths of 550 and 800 meters, respectively. Those who have tried this method of obtaining vivid emotions say that they have never felt anything like this before and would not refuse to let the adrenaline run through their veins again.
Constant improvements
Developments do not stop; they create more and more interesting things. The climbing wall is already operational. You can become a visitor to a restaurant complex, a large amphitheater, which will be located on the very edge of the abyss.
A climbing wall rising 18 m and covering an area of 1200 square meters, can accommodate both seasoned professionals and novice adventurers. In addition, nearby you will be able to park your car, go to a cozy cafe, stay in a quality hotel, or go up to the platform to view the surrounding area. 3 thousand people can visit the park every day.
Safety system
Of course, when it comes to extreme recreation, especially on such a scale, it is extremely useful to think about ensuring that no one gets injured. The ropes are not used for too long. This bungee jumping device is being replaced after it has depleted a third of its resources. Before jumping, tests are carried out by dropping loads weighing 75 and 105 kg.
This operation is performed by an experienced instructor. Participants are weighed and a suspension system is selected. The whole process takes about five minutes. The usual type of fastening is applied at the ankles, and the second type is attached to the belt. The second instructor will definitely check everything before you are allowed to jump.
Then, using a cable, a special mechanism is lowered, which grips the fastening device attached to the rope. After the jump is completed, you are pulled up for 30 seconds.
Indescribable emotions
This place gives a lot of impressions to everyone who comes here. The length of the transition is amazing; your head is simply spinning with delight. Skybridge is a place that you will not find analogues in many countries of the world. Under the building a gorge and a beautiful river open up, which beckons with its charming sparkle. This is a true pearl of the Adler region and the entire city of Sochi.
Walking across the 439-meter bridge, you will feel something new and hitherto unknown, casting your gaze at a depth of 218 m. From the joint efforts of the Russians and the New Zealand creator, a simply stunning development has emerged, capable of impressing everyone with its scale and splendor.
During the two years spent here capital works for the construction of this facility. 2 thousand cubic meters of concrete were used. The tests were successful, and the skypark received permission to operate. It was recognized as absolutely safe and well-built. If disabled people can make a jump here, it’s clear what level of comfort and safety for visitors we're talking about. No earthquake can destroy the structure.
For tourists, this is an excellent holiday destination where you can explore on foot. The panoramas are amazing. The entertainment here will fill you with vivid emotions for a long time. Elastic ropes for jumping are at your disposal. The administration plans to expand the services to skis and snowboards, which you can jump on. There is an emphasis on tandem stunts and serving people with disabilities.