Английская Википедия:Geierlay
The Geierlay is a suspension bridge in the low mountain range of the Hunsrück in western Germany. It was opened in 2015.[1] It has a span range of Шаблон:Convert and is up to Шаблон:Convert 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.[2] The nearest city is Kastellaun 8 km eastwards. The state capital Mainz is 66 km towards east.
The bridge has a weight of 57 tons and can support 50 tons.[2] It is a pedestrians only bridge. Until 2020, bridge was free for tourists. [3] Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a fee of 5 euros per person was introduced for crossing the bridge. This fee has since been withdrawn; crossing is possible in both directions and is free of charge. Twenty per cent of all visitors visiting the bridge do not cross it.[4] The bridge site is within the Top 100 sightseeing destinations in Germany.[4]
Swiss Engineer Hans Pfaffen designed the bridge with similarities to Nepalese suspension bridges.[5]
Since 2017 the Geierlay is only the second longest suspension rope bridge in Germany.[6]
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Notes
1. Day trip to Geierlay Suspension Bridge. Chasing Whereabouts. 16 October 2022.
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