highline179

The highline179 near Reutte in Tyrol is a pedestrian suspension bridge about 400 m (1,300 feet) long that spans the valley some 114 m (375 feet) up, linking the Ehrenberg castle ruins with Fort Claudia. It opened at the end of 2014, was listed in the Guinness book as the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge from 2014 to 2017, and can be crossed on foot only. It is designed for up to 500 people at once; a head for heights helps.

The approach starts at the Burgenwelt Ehrenberg, where you will also find the paid car park for cars and coaches. From there a gravel path leads past the ticket centre and the valley station of the EhrenbergLiner and through the forest to the bridge portal. Tirol Werbung gives 1.6 km and about 35 minutes of walking with roughly 120 m of climbing, while the operators speak of about 20 minutes; the way back follows the same route. The path is considered suitable for families. Take light hiking shoes, rain protection and water. The bridge is a destination all year round. Without a car, regional bus 9 takes you to the “Ehrenberg Besucherzentrum” stop.