The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge is located between two hills

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has just opened in Portugal.

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge is located between two hills A pedestrian suspension bridge named 516 Arouca with a length of 516 meters has just opened in northern Portugal after 3 years of construction. The bridge, located inside the Arouca Geopark, hovers 175 meters above the Paiva River and connects two hills. The bridge as a tourist attraction for the Arouca area. It is next to the Paiva Walkways, an 8km trail that winds through the Arouca hills. When crossing the bridge visitors have views over the Pavia Gorge, towards the nearby Aguieiras Falls, and all the verdant rocky mountains in the Arouca geopark. The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge is held up by steel cables and two large towers at each end. This pedestrian suspension bridge that can see through will shake with every step. The pedestrian walkway is made up of 127 metal cages stacked together. Hugo Xavier, the first person to have the courage to cross this bridge, said: “I was a little scared, but the experience was very unique, extraordinary, well worth it for you to overcome your fear”. Rui Brandao, who participated in the experience but did not dare to look down, said: “I recommend you try this experience once in your life even if you have a fear of heights like me.” Visitors can admire the natural beauty of the national park while standing on the bridge 516 Arouca Bridge, designed by the Portuguese company Itecons, is inspired by the ancient Inca rope bridges spanning the gorge in the Andes. Margarida Belém, Mayor of Arouca said: “This is a remarkable national monument, the most iconic structure in Arouca and in the whole country. It has certainly become a landmark of the present. great”. It will take you about 10 minutes if you walk while enjoying the panoramic view of the surroundings such as waterfalls, canyons and fast flowing river below through the mesh at your feet; or about 4 minutes if you’re just trying to get through quickly because you’re afraid of heights. The bridge is currently Europe’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, surpassing Switzerland’s 494-meter-high Charles Kuonen Bridge, completed in 2017. It is also the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world because the 567-meter Baglung Parbat Footbridge in Nepal is quite simple, the bridge deck follows a curve and is supported like a cable car.