Not suitable for people with vertigo
Gone are the 390 meters of the Kokonoe Yume , which, located in Japan, holds the record for the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge recognized in the Guinness World Records. The Charles Kuonen suspension bridge , named after the main donor of funds for its construction, has hit the table with its 494 meters stretched between Swiss mountains.
The bridge, which was inaugurated on July 29, is suspended over the commune of Randa and connects the section of the European Way (Europaweg) that runs between the communes of Grächen and Zermatt , they explain from the tourist office of this last commune.
Its 494 meters run between Swiss mountains
Thus, the Europaweg will have continuity in height and will prevent hikers from having to deviate from their route through the valley , with a drop of 500 meters, to then rejoin the route. The Charles Kuonen Bridge replaces the previous one that had to be closed in 2010 shortly after its opening due to the risk of rockfalls.
For its construction, in charge of the company Swissrope/Lauber AG , two and a half months of time have been invested and a new system of damped vibration which allows the bridge to sway slightly.
The note? The Charles Kuonen is not suitable for people with vertigo. It is so. The almost 500 meters are covered walking on a fence that acts as a floor from which you can see the precipice under our feet in all its splendor.
Walkers, you already have your way
It serves to continue in height the Europaweg