The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge-Wallis-Switzerland
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N 46° 06.160 E 007° 48.273
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The Charles Kuonen Suspensión Bridge´s longest of its kind in the world offers breathtaking views of the Matterhor, Weisshorm and the Bernese Alps.
Waymark Code: WMXWXC
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge completes the Europaweg from Grächen to Zermatt. Many people consider this trail to be the most beautiful two-day hike in the Alps. If one covers the entire trail, one enjoys views of the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and the Bernese Alps. The suspension bridge can also be reached by foot from Randa.
The pedestrian suspension bridge is the world's longest at almost 500 m long and traverses the Grabengufer of the Lärchberg on the Höüschbiel and is 85 m above the valley at its highest point. Access is free and requires a certain lack of fear, because walkers cross on a walkway with grating one can see through.
The facts in brief:
-Bridge length: 494 m
-Highest point: 85 m
-Width: 65 cm
-Access to the bridge
-By foot from Randa: 2-2.5 hours
-By foot from Grächen: 6-7 hours hiking time
-By foot from Zermatt: 6-7 hours hiking time
-Open: April until November. Crossing the bridge should be avoided during storms (lightning bolts).
-It is an advantage to not be afraid of heights for the crossing.
-Free entry.
-Always open.
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