The bridge is named after the B179 Fernpass road which it crosses at a significant height.
It was opened to the public in November 2014.
The structure can accommodate up to 500 people simultaneously.
The bridge has a width of 1.2 meters.
Four main support cables each have a diameter of 60 millimeters.
The bridge is designed to sway slightly under wind and pedestrian movement.
It serves as a connection point for the wider Ehrenberg Castle World historical park.
Highline179 is a 406-meter-long suspension footbridge located in Reutte, Austria, connecting the ruins of Ehrenberg Castle with Fort Claudia. It is built in the Tibetan style and holds the Guinness World Record for the longest pedestrian suspension bridge of its kind in the world. The bridge spans a ravine at a height of 114 meters above the B179 Fernpass road. Its construction utilizes a steel cable design anchored into the rock faces on both sides of the valley. The bridge is accessible to pedestrians year-round. It provides a direct historical link between the 13th-century castle complex and the fortification system established in the 17th century.
The elevated vantage point at the Ehrenberg Castle ruins providing a side-profile view of the bridge against the mountain backdrop.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes as the terrain around the ruins is uneven.
Visit during a weekday to avoid peak crowd levels seen on weekends.
Bring a windbreaker, as wind speeds can increase significantly at the center of the span.
Attempting the walk if you have a severe fear of heights; there is no way to turn back once halfway across.
No running or jumping on the bridge; stay on the designated metal grating path.
