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Switzerland opened what local authorities say is the world's longest suspension bridge on Sunday after only 10 weeks of construction. <\/p>\n
The super-narrow bridge over the Grabengufer ravine, near Zermatt, measures 1,620 feet long (or about a third of a mile), and hangs 278 feet in the air. <\/p>\n
If youre planning on walking arm-in-arm with a partner, think again: The bridge only measures 25.6 inches wide just enough for one person, single file. <\/p>\n
Guinness has not yet recognized the bridge as the longest: The currentrecognized record holder is the Kokonoe Yume Bridge, in Japan, which measures 1,279 feet across. <\/p>\n
According to theBBC, the new bridge in Zermatt has been built to replace an older one that was damaged by rock falls. <\/p>\n
The bridge is constructed with steel, connecting Zermatt with nearby Grchen, which is also a popular two-day hike in Switzerland.USA Todayreported that the local tourist authority warns that the high bridge is for hikers with no fear of heights. <\/p>\n
Hikerswill definitely want to visit the bridge, as it also completes part of the Europaweg trail, a route that takes travelers through some of the best and highest peaks in Switzerland including the Matterhorn. <\/p>\n
Not to mention, the bridge can give you a spectacular view. We challenge you not to yodel. <\/p>\n
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