Do you think you have what it takes to cross the world’s longest footbridge?
Travelers who enjoy thrills and have a head for heights will want to add crossing the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge to their future travel plans. The 721-meter (2365 feet) Sky Bridge 721 recently opened in Dolni Morava, Czech Republic, about three hours from Prague.
The one-way trek takes you from the Slaměnka Chalet to the side of Chlum Hill and is supported by six main ropes with 60 wind ropes that help with stability. At its highest point, you’ll be dangling 95 meters (311 feet) above ground level with fantastic views of the surrounding Jeseníky mountains. Dolni Morava is located near the border with Poland, between the crests of the Kralicky Snezník mountain.
The Full Bridge Experience
The bridge can hold up to 500 people at a time. After completing your bridge crossing, you will be guided along the attraction’s 2km The Bridge of Time trail. This trail offers an enriching experience with educational panels and an interactive game that utilizes augmented reality.
The construction of the bridge took two years and cost approximately $8.3 million. It surpassed the previous world-record-holder, the 516-meter-long Arouca bridge in Portugal, by over 200 meters.
What You Should Know About Sky Bridge 721 Before Visiting
It is essential to purchase tickets for your bridge trek online in advance. Additionally, checking the weather beforehand is advisable, as the bridge will close for safety measures if winds reach 84 mph.
The entrance to the bridge is located behind the Slaměnka mountain lodge by the upper station of the Sněžník chairlift. Visitors can take the chairlift to the entrance or opt to walk or bike the 4km trail from the Wellness Hotel Vista along the slopes to the entrance gate.
Estimate that it will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete the Sky Bridge 721, along with the educational trail and interactive game.
The Other Attraction Worth Your Time: Sky Walk
For those looking for more excitement, the bridge is located in the same resort as the Sky Walk, a 710-meter spiral-shaped walkway featuring several adrenaline attractions, including a hanging net and a spiral slide.
Both attractions can be found at Dolni Morava Mountain Resort, with further information available here.
