I’m not sure this can even constitute a “bridge” as it is literally wooden planks along the edge of Mount Hua in China. It is 7,000 feet high and to be frank, it looks absolutely terrifying!
To cross, you need to connect your harness to the rope that runs along the mountain and grip the chain for dear life as you walk along the edge. And if you run into traffic, you must unclip your harness, pass the other person and then clip back. The view looks unbeatable though!
Ai Petri Bridge, Ukraine
With spectacular views all around, the Ai Petri Bridge which sits high up in the mountains of Ukraine crosses over a canyon that is 4,200 feet deep. It serves as a connection between two peaks of the Crimean Mountains.
The bridge gets a lot of wind and fog due to the area it sits in. Even on a calm day, visitors should be careful because the bridge still tends to shake as they cross over the gigantic canyon.
Suspension Glass Bridge, China
Located in the Shiniuzhai National Geological Park of China, this glass bridge stretches 1,410 feet between two mountains. The bridge was constructed in 2015 and cost $3.4 million to build. The bridge was designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan and has set world records for its architecture and construction.
Following the bridge’s opening, it had to be temporarily closed because it had 10 times the amount of allotted 8,000 visitors per day. Glass bridges have been all the rage in China due to the photo opportunities they provide. The bridge is absolutely stunning but the 984-foot drop will definitely make your stomach drop if you look through the glass bottom.
Cape William Moore Bridge, Alaska
This 100-foot suspension bridge is on the Klondike Highway located near the town of Skagway, Alaska. The bridge was constructed in 1976 to allow traffic to pass over the Moore Creek Gorge.
The bridge is used a lot by trucks that haul ore back and forth. The bridge has reached a point of utter deterioration and there are plans to renew it to perhaps a pedestrian walkway.
Marienbruecke, Germany
Sometimes you give people bridges for their birthday, no? In 1840, Crown Prince Maximilian II built this bridge as a birthday present for his friend Marie. The two climbed mountains together.
It is a pedestrian bridge which is situated over a cliff and is popular with tourists due to its views of Neuschwanstein Castle. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, both of the castle and of the deep gorge below. While the bridge has since been restored, the original barristers are still used.