Skywalk suspension Bridge Willingen

Germany’s longest suspension bridge is in Willingen: 665 metres long, up to 100 metres above the Stryck Valley – with plenty of air beneath your feet. The Skywalk takes you high above the treetops between Musenberg and Mühlenkopf. Along the way, the view stretches across the Upland region and over to the famous Mühlenkopf Ski Jump. A gentle sway underfoot is all part of the experience.

Above the treetops

Built in the Tibetan style, the Skywalk spans the valley without any intermediate supports. At just 1.30 metres wide, the walkway and its lofty setting provide plenty of thrills. A close-meshed steel safety net runs along both sides of the bridge.

You should have a good head for heights before setting off across it. Bicycles, pushchairs, wheelchairs, walking frames and pets are not allowed on the bridge. If the wind becomes too strong or a thunderstorm approaches, the automatic safety system closes the entrance.

An easy ride up with the Mühlenkopfliner

Since June 2026, the new Mühlenkopfliner has carried visitors from the outrun of the Mühlenkopf Ski Jump up to the visitor area. From the upper station of the accessible inclined lift, it is only a short walk to the Skywalk. This makes it easy to combine the suspension bridge with a visit to the ski jump and its inrun tower.

Prefer to walk up? You can choose between a steep staircase with around 600 steps and a signposted hiking trail of roughly 1.8 kilometres. Another marked trail leads to the Skywalk from the upper station of the Ettelsberg cable car.

Previous record holders

The previously longest suspension bridge in Germany was located in the Harz mountains in Saxony-Anhalt. The Titan RT suspension bridge is a total of 483 meters long, with 458 meters of it freely hanging. The new Skywalk in Willingen surpasses this length significantly. However, it falls short of achieving a European or even a worldwide record. The longest freely swinging suspension bridge in the world, the Sky Bridge 721, was opened in Dolni Morava, Czech Republic, in May 2022. It boasts an impressive length of 721 meters.

The suspension bridge in Willingen was originally planned to open by the end of 2019. However, there were repeated delays during the planning phase. A change of location was also part of the process, as the bridge was initially planned to be constructed under the name "Skyline" at Lake Diemelsee in 2017. After concerns were raised regarding nature conservation and infrastructure, a new location was sought.

In the summer of 2018, the operators finally chose the alternative location at the Mühlenkopfschanze in Willingen and renamed the project to "Skywalk". The building permit was ultimately granted in December 2021, construction began in the spring of 2022, and on July 1, 2023, the spectacular structure was opened to the public.

Near the Skywalk, there are several free parking spaces available. The Skywalk can be reached either via a convenient footpath, a funicular railway, or a steep staircase.