10 Scariest Rope Bridges In The World

The following is a list of the 10 scariest rope bridges or simple suspension bridges in the world. A rope bridge by itself is already a scary thing but combined with an overwhelming height or length, or an obvious bad maintenance – the experience can become extremely frightening

1. Kotmale Footbridge, Sri Lanka – This very poor maintenance bridge spans over Kotmale River in Sri Lanka

Scariest Rope Bridges In The World: Kotmale Footbridge, Sri Lanka

2. Rope Bridge In Astore Valley, Pakistan – Yet another poor maintenance bridge. This one is located in Astore Valley, Pakistan

Scariest Rope Bridges In The World: Rope Bridge In Astore Valley, Pakistan

3. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland – Located near Ballintoy, the bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede and serves mainly as a touristic attraction. The bridge spans 20 meters (66 ft) in length and is 30 meters (98 ft) above the rocks below

Scariest Rope Bridges In The World: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland

4. Trift Bridge, Switzerland – Trift bridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps. It spans 170 meters (560 ft) at a whopping height of 100 meters (330 ft)! The bridge spans over Triftsee lake that is formed by meltwater of the near-by Trift glacier

Scariest Rope Bridges In The World: Trift Bridge, Switzerland

5. Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway, Ghana – Kakum national park has a series of 7 hanging bridges, with a total length of over 330 meters (1,080 ft). The height of the hanging bridges can reach to more than 50 meters (160 ft)

Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway, Ghana

6. Taman Negara Canopy Walkway, Malaysia – Located in the Taman Negara national park, Malaysia

Taman Negara Canopy Walkway, Malaysia

7. Capilano Suspension Bridge, Canada – 140 meters (460 ft) long bridge over the Capilano River in North Vancouver. The bridge is 70 meters (230 ft) above the river