Description
The highline179 suspension bridge, which stretches above the Fernpass federal road B179, is one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in the world. In Europe, it is only surpassed by the Titan RT suspension bridge in the Harz region of Germany and the suspension bridge on the Europa hiking trail near Zermatt in the Swiss Alps.
The highline179 connects the Ehrenberg Castle ruins with the opposing Fort Claudia. At 114 meters in height and 406 meters in length, it is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The 70-ton bridge is held in place by 8 rock anchors, each driven 17 meters into the ground.
360-Degree Panoramic Views
The dizzying walk across the highline179 rewards you with a spectacular panoramic view over the Reutte basin and the surrounding mountain scenery. The pedestrian suspension bridge is located in the Reutte nature park region of Tyrol, not far from Lake Plansee and Lake Heiterwang.
Historical Information
The idea of connecting Ehrenberg Castle with Fort Claudia via a bridge first emerged in 1998/99. Architect Armin Walch already had a Tibetan-style rope suspension bridge in mind and drew particular inspiration from the pedestrian suspension bridge in Holzgau.
In 2003, he presented his first design to the public. However, it would be another 11 years before construction actually began. The bridge was finally opened in November 2014.
How to get there
Coming from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, take the B187 to Lermoos, then join the Fernpass road / B179 via the Reutte on-ramp.
Coming from Innsbruck, take the A12 to the Mötzer Landesstraße exit. At the roundabout in Krebsbach, take the second exit onto the B189, then continue along the Fernpass road / B179 to your destination.
From Kempten, take the A7 and then the Fernpass road / B179 to reach the highline179 suspension bridge.
