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We Traveled to Germany & Austria for Christmas - (Part 03)

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The Geierlay is a suspension bridge in the low mountain range of the Hunsrück in western Germany. It was opened in 2015. It has a span range of 360 meters (1,180 ft) and is up to 100 meters (330 ft) above ground. On both sides of the bridge are the villages of Mörsdorf and Sosberg. A stream named Mörsdorfer Bach runs through the valley below the bridge. The nearest city is Kastellaun 8 km eastwards. The state capital Mainz is 66 km towards the east.

The bridge has a weight of 57 tons and can support 50 tons. It is a pedestrian-only bridge. Until 2020, the bridge was free for tourists. the crossing is possible in both directions and is free of charge. Twenty percent of all visitors visiting the bridge do not cross it. The bridge site is among the Top 100 sightseeing destinations in Germany.

Swiss Engineer Hans Pfaffen designed the bridge with similarities to Nepalese suspension bridges.

Since 2017 the Geierlay is only the second-longest suspension rope bridge in Germany.

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