Suspension Bridges of Switzerland

This is a list of all 54 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for the country Switzerland. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

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1823: Saint Antoine

Geneva, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:377 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1823
Name:Saint Antoine
Location:Geneva, Switzerland
Principals:Guillame Henri Dufour, Marc Seguin, Marc-Auguste Pictet
References:AAJ, GHD, HBE, LAB, MOS, PTS2
Status:Removed, c.1864
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2 x 40 meters (131.2 feet)
Deck width:7.5 feet

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1825: Pâquis

Geneva, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:1825 (added 2005-05-30)
Year Completed:1825
Name:Pâquis
Location:Geneva, Switzerland
Principals:Guillame Henri Dufour
References:AAJ, GHD
Status:Demolished, early 1850's
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Spans:2 x 41 meters (134.5 feet)

1834: Ile aux Barques

Ile aux Barques, Geneva, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:1826 (added 2005-05-30)
Year Completed:1834
Name:Ile aux Barques
Also Known As:Bergues
Location:Ile aux Barques, Geneva, Switzerland
Principals:Guillame Henri Dufour
References:AAJ, GHD
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, 1881
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 33.5 meters (109.9 feet)
Characteristics:Partially underspanned

Notes:

  • GHD: "...asymmetrical bridge supported by a single pier."
  • Ile aux Barques is now known as Ile Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
  • This location is better known for the large underspanned suspension bridge completed in 1834 by Dufour (documented in great detail in reference GHD). The underspanned bridge is omitted from the Bridgemeister inventory. This entry is for the small footbridge that connected to the larger underspanned bridge. Follow the image link for more information.

External Links:

Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg

1834: Zaehringen

Fribourg, Switzerland - Sarine River
Bridgemeister ID:395 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1834
Name:Zaehringen
Also Known As:Grand Pont Suspendu
Location:Fribourg, Switzerland
Crossing:Sarine River
Principals:Joseph Chaley
References:AAJ, BBR, BFL, HBE, LAB
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1920's
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 273.1 meters (896 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Print, collection of David Denenberg Stereoview, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1838: Corbières

Corbières, Switzerland - Sarine River
Bridgemeister ID:1778 (added 2005-04-22)
Year Completed:1838
Name:Corbières
Location:Corbières, Switzerland
Crossing:Sarine River
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced, 1931
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1839: Kettenbrücke

Aarburg, Switzerland - Aare River
Bridgemeister ID:7844 (added 2023-09-04)
Year Completed:1839
Name:Kettenbrücke
Location:Aarburg, Switzerland
Crossing:Aare River
Coordinates:47.320377 N 7.898142 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, c. 1911
Suspended Spans:1

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1840: Gotteron

Fribourg, Switzerland - Sarine River
Bridgemeister ID:398 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1840
Name:Gotteron
Location:Fribourg, Switzerland
Crossing:Sarine River
Principals:Joseph Chaley
References:AAJ, GHD, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 220 meters (721.8 feet)

Notes:

External Links:

Postcard, courtesy of Eric Sakowski Postcard, courtesy of Jochem Hollestelle

1850: Chain

Aarau, Switzerland - Aare River
Bridgemeister ID:4761 (added 2020-06-28)
Year Completed:1850
Name:Chain
Also Known As:Aarau Kettenbrücke
Location:Aarau, Switzerland
Crossing:Aare River
Coordinates:47.395431 N 8.042028 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Jean Gaspard Dollfuss
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Replaced, 1949
Main Cables:Eyebar (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1853: Peney

Peney, Satigny vicinity, Geneva, Switzerland - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:1827 (added 2005-05-30)
Year Completed:1853
Name:Peney
Location:Peney, Satigny vicinity, Geneva, Switzerland
Crossing:Rhône River
Principals:Hug
References:AAJ, GHD
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, May 24, 1853
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 100 meters (328.1 feet)

Notes:

  • GHD describes how Dufour designed the bridge but was replaced (for political reasons) by a novice engineer, Mr. Hug who produced his own design. The bridge collapsed under test loading.
Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1857: Altenbergsteg

Berne, Switzerland - Aare River
Bridgemeister ID:1475 (added 2004-09-02)
Year Completed:1857
Name:Altenbergsteg
Location:Berne, Switzerland
Crossing:Aare River
Coordinates:46.9503 N 7.4489 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:PTS2
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Eyebar
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 57 meters (187 feet)

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1863: Paul-Fischer

Wettingen and Neuenhof, Aargau, Switzerland - Limmat River
Bridgemeister ID:8883 (added 2024-10-27)
Year Completed:1863
Name:Paul-Fischer
Also Known As:Gwaggelibrugg, Wobbly
Location:Wettingen and Neuenhof, Aargau, Switzerland
Crossing:Limmat River
Coordinates:47.454944 N 8.311917 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • 1982: The bridge is strengthened with additional towers and cables.

External Links:


1883: Turrian

Château-d'Oex, Switzerland - Sarine River
Bridgemeister ID:2878 (added 2019-09-13)
Year Completed:1883
Name:Turrian
Location:Château-d'Oex, Switzerland
Crossing:Sarine River
Coordinates:46.468703 N 7.135172 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1906: Schönausteg

Berne, Switzerland - Aare River
Bridgemeister ID:1396 (added 2004-07-04)
Year Completed:1906
Name:Schönausteg
Location:Berne, Switzerland
Crossing:Aare River
Coordinates:46.934417 N 7.445883 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Eyebar (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 53.3 meters (174.88 feet)
Deck width:8.2 feet

External Links:

Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1915: (suspension bridge)

Landquart vicinity, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:5675 (added 2021-02-27)
Year Completed:1915
Name:(suspension bridge)
Location:Landquart vicinity, Switzerland
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


1917: Thusis

Thusis, Switzerland - Hinterrhein River
Bridgemeister ID:3634 (added 2020-01-01)
Year Completed:1917
Name:Thusis
Location:Thusis, Switzerland
Crossing:Hinterrhein River
Coordinates:46.701886 N 9.446884 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

External Links:


1978: (footbridge)

Avegno vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland - Maggia River
Bridgemeister ID:1796 (added 2005-05-17)
Year Completed:1978
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Avegno vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Maggia River
At or Near Feature:Valle Maggia
Coordinates:46.215524 N 8.744706 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 100 meters (328.1 feet)
Side Span:1 x 24 meters (78.7 feet)
Deck width:1.3 meters

Notes:

  • The side without a side span is anchored directly into rock.

External Links:

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

1987: Grabensaal

Fribourg, Switzerland - Sarine River
Bridgemeister ID:4548 (added 2020-05-30)
Year Completed:1987
Name:Grabensaal
Location:Fribourg, Switzerland
Crossing:Sarine River
Coordinates:46.807646 N 7.164400 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


1996: (footbridge)

Tegna and Losone, Ticino, Switzerland - Melezza River
Bridgemeister ID:1798 (added 2005-05-17)
Year Completed:1996
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Tegna and Losone, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Melezza River
Coordinates:46.180795 N 8.748574 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 120 meters (393.7 feet)
Deck width:2.7 meters

External Links:

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff Photo by Tim Lord

1997: (footbridge)

Giumaglio vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland - Maggia River
Bridgemeister ID:1794 (added 2005-05-17)
Year Completed:1997
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Giumaglio vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Maggia River
At or Near Feature:Valle Maggia
Coordinates:46.271237 N 8.676774 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:3 x 83 meters (272.3 feet)
Deck width:0.6 meters (path), 0.9 meters (between side rails)

Notes:

  • Deck rests on secondary cables instead of deck stringers.

External Links:

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

1997: (footbridge)

Motta vicinity, Brione and Lavertezzo vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland - Verzasca River
Bridgemeister ID:1109 (added 2004-01-03)
Year Completed:1997
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Motta vicinity, Brione and Lavertezzo vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Verzasca River
At or Near Feature:Val Verzasca
Coordinates:46.271641 N 8.812424 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Passera and Pedretti
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 60 meters (196.9 feet)
Deck width:1 meter

Notes:

  • Narrow modern footbridge with unconventional H-shaped towers.

External Links:

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

1998: Ile Falcon

Sierre, Switzerland - Rhône River
Bridgemeister ID:2047 (added 2006-05-10)
Year Completed:1998
Name:Ile Falcon
Location:Sierre, Switzerland
Crossing:Rhône River
Coordinates:46.284582 N 7.550457 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2013)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 68 meters (223.1 feet)

External Links:


1998: Neigles

Fribourg, Switzerland - Sarine River
Bridgemeister ID:4549 (added 2020-05-30)
Year Completed:1998
Name:Neigles
Location:Fribourg, Switzerland
Crossing:Sarine River
Coordinates:46.811816 N 7.160525 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


2001: Farinet

Saillon and Leytron, Switzerland - Salentze Gorge
Bridgemeister ID:1871 (added 2005-08-06)
Year Completed:2001
Name:Farinet
Location:Saillon and Leytron, Switzerland
Crossing:Salentze Gorge
Coordinates:46.183344 N 7.182941 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Main Span:1 x 95 meters (311.7 feet) estimated
Deck width:1.2 meters

Notes:

  • This bridge is 136 meters high.

External Links:


2007: (footbridge)

Solothurn, Switzerland - Aare River
Bridgemeister ID:4760 (added 2020-06-28)
Year Completed:2007
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Solothurn, Switzerland
Crossing:Aare River
Coordinates:47.200455 N 7.530966 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 72 meters (236.2 feet)

External Links:


2008: VfA-Energiebrücke

Buchs, Switzerland and Schaan, Liechtenstein - Rhine River
Bridgemeister ID:8830 (added 2024-09-28)
Year Completed:2008
Name:VfA-Energiebrücke
Location:Buchs, Switzerland and Schaan, Liechtenstein
Crossing:Rhine River
Coordinates:47.175167 N 9.487750 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge and Pipeline
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 102 meters (334.6 feet) estimated
Side Spans:2

External Links:


2010: Ruinaulta

Trin vicinity, Switzerland - Vorderrhein
Bridgemeister ID:2840 (added 2019-07-06)
Year Completed:2010
Name:Ruinaulta
Location:Trin vicinity, Switzerland
Crossing:Vorderrhein
At or Near Feature:Ruinaulta Gorge
Coordinates:46.816374 N 9.357050 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

External Links:


2012: Sigriswil

Sigriswil, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:3052 (added 2019-10-20)
Year Completed:2012
Name:Sigriswil
Location:Sigriswil, Switzerland
Coordinates:46.718247 N 7.707540 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

External Links:


2017: Pardisla

Chur and Haldenstein, Switzerland - Rhine River
Bridgemeister ID:6775 (added 2021-10-27)
Year Completed:2017
Name:Pardisla
Also Known As:Pardislabrücke
Location:Chur and Haldenstein, Switzerland
Crossing:Rhine River
Coordinates:46.866695 N 9.515785 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 89 meters (292 feet)

External Links:


2019: Val digl Guert

Alvaneu, Switzerland - Val digl Guert
Bridgemeister ID:3632 (added 2020-01-01)
Year Completed:2019
Name:Val digl Guert
Location:Alvaneu, Switzerland
Crossing:Val digl Guert
Coordinates:46.695354 N 9.635260 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 52 meters (170.6 feet)

2020: Bisse du Rô

Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:7770 (added 2023-08-17)
Year Completed:2020
Name:Bisse du Rô
Also Known As:Noir, Bisse du Rho
Location:Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Coordinates:46.326750 N 7.456052 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2023)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

2020: Himmelhausmattesteg

Trubschachen, Switzerland - River Trub
Bridgemeister ID:6141 (added 2021-07-06)
Year Completed:2020
Name:Himmelhausmattesteg
Location:Trubschachen, Switzerland
Crossing:River Trub
Coordinates:46.921708 N 7.843647 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Jakob AG, Thuner Bau AG, Kambly SA
Use:Footbridge and Bicycle
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 21.5 meters (70.5 feet)

Notes:

  • This bridge employs a mesh system, "Webnet," instead of traditional deck suspenders. From Jakob Rope Systems-Jakob AG literature about the project: "The wire mesh Webnet consists of 3 mm stainless steel ropes, with a construction of 6 × 19 + WC, which with sleeves, forms a mesh width of 80 mm. The Webnet is connected to 26 mm diameter suspension cables, which are 1 x 37 open spiral strand stainless cables, with Jakob Forte turnbuckles fitted at both ends."

External Links:


(footbridge)

Alnasca, Brione, Ticino, Switzerland - Verzasca River
Bridgemeister ID:1792 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Alnasca, Brione, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Verzasca River
At or Near Feature:Val Verzasca
Coordinates:46.304296 N 8.795310 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 79 meters (259.2 feet)
Deck width:1.1 meters

Notes:

  • Only one tower. On one side the cables are anchored directly into rock.
Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

(footbridge)

Amden vicinity, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:1926 (added 2005-10-23)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Amden vicinity, Switzerland
Coordinates:47.141933 N 9.14025 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Narrow footbridge with A-shaped towers.

(footbridge)

Aurigeno vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland - Maggia River
Bridgemeister ID:1795 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Aurigeno vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Maggia River
At or Near Feature:Valle Maggia
Coordinates:46.231664 N 8.721555 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 96 meters (315 feet)
Side Spans:2 x 12 meters (39.4 feet)
Deck width:1.2 meters (path), 1.6 meters (between side rails)

Notes:

  • Side rails are secondary main cables.

External Links:

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

(footbridge)

Brugg, Switzerland - Aare River
Bridgemeister ID:999 (added 2003-11-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Brugg, Switzerland
Crossing:Aare River
Coordinates:47.483249 N 8.196140 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire

Notes:

  • This interesting bridge is suspended from the four towers of a larger highway viaduct. The footpath passes through the viaduct towers.

External Links:


(footbridge)

Chamoson, Valais, Switzerland - Losentse River
Bridgemeister ID:8881 (added 2024-10-27)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Chamoson, Valais, Switzerland
Crossing:Losentse River
Coordinates:46.202917 N 7.219111 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2024)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:


(footbridge)

Chamoson, Valais, Switzerland - Losentse River
Bridgemeister ID:8882 (added 2024-10-27)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Chamoson, Valais, Switzerland
Crossing:Losentse River
Coordinates:46.200583 N 7.219361 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 36 meters (118.1 feet) estimated

Notes:


(footbridge)

Châtel-sur-Montsalvens vicinity and Gruyère vicinity, Switzerland - Lac de Montsalvens
Bridgemeister ID:3053 (added 2019-10-20)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Châtel-sur-Montsalvens vicinity and Gruyère vicinity, Switzerland
Crossing:Lac de Montsalvens
Coordinates:46.619407 N 7.148535 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2017)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(footbridge)

Corcapolo vicinity, Intragna, Ticino, Switzerland - Melezza River
Bridgemeister ID:1797 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Corcapolo vicinity, Intragna, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Melezza River
Coordinates:46.166807 N 8.676307 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 48 meters (157.5 feet)
Deck width:1.2 meters

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

(footbridge)

Frasco, Ticino, Switzerland - Verzasca River
Bridgemeister ID:1790 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Frasco, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Verzasca River
At or Near Feature:Val Verzasca
Coordinates:46.339056 N 8.801326 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 90 meters (295.3 feet)
Deck width:1.1 meters

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

(footbridge)

Fribourg vicinity, Switzerland - Sarine River
Bridgemeister ID:2615 (added 2014-04-16)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Fribourg vicinity, Switzerland
Crossing:Sarine River
Coordinates:46.81183 N 7.16050 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire

(footbridge)

Gerra, Ticino, Switzerland - Verzasca River
Bridgemeister ID:1791 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Gerra, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Verzasca River
At or Near Feature:Val Verzasca
Coordinates:46.318696 N 8.804561 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2005)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 45 meters (147.6 feet)
Deck width:1.2 meters

Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

(footbridge)

Kandersteg, Gasterntal, Switzerland - Kander
Bridgemeister ID:6736 (added 2021-10-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Kandersteg, Gasterntal, Switzerland
Crossing:Kander
Coordinates:46.444604 N 7.724130 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

(footbridge)

Someo vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland - Maggia River
Bridgemeister ID:1793 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Someo vicinity, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Maggia River
At or Near Feature:Valle Maggia
Coordinates:46.285998 N 8.656939 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Spans:2 x 106 meters (347.8 feet),
1 x 107 meters (351 feet)
Deck width:0.4 meters (path), 1.0 meters (between side rails)

Notes:

  • Deck rests on secondary cables instead of deck stringers.
Photo by Eckhard Bernstorff

(footbridge)

Sonogno, Ticino, Switzerland - Verzasca River
Bridgemeister ID:1799 (added 2005-05-17)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Sonogno, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Verzasca River
At or Near Feature:Val Verzasca
Use:Footbridge
Status:Removed, circa 2003-2005
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 26 meters (85.3 feet)

(footbridge)

St. Gallen, Switzerland - Sitter River
Bridgemeister ID:5836 (added 2021-05-02)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:St. Gallen, Switzerland
Crossing:Sitter River
Coordinates:47.418310 N 9.338512 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2021)
Main Span:1

(footbridge)

Tersnaus and Uors, Switzerland - Tersnausbach
Bridgemeister ID:3635 (added 2020-01-01)
Name:(footbridge)
Location:Tersnaus and Uors, Switzerland
Crossing:Tersnausbach
Coordinates:46.697771 N 9.186299 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

(pipeline bridge)

Maggia, Ticino, Switzerland - Maggia River
Bridgemeister ID:3631 (added 2020-01-01)
Name:(pipeline bridge)
Location:Maggia, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Maggia River
Coordinates:46.243668 N 8.704117 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Pipeline
Status:Extant (last checked: 2014)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

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Fellital

Gurtnellen, Switzerland - Fellibach
Bridgemeister ID:7106 (added 2022-06-04)
Name:Fellital
Location:Gurtnellen, Switzerland
Crossing:Fellibach
Coordinates:46.740381 N 8.639588 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Frutigen

Frutigen, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:2851 (added 2019-09-08)
Name:Frutigen
Location:Frutigen, Switzerland
Coordinates:46.560196 N 7.617164 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Granite Plant

Andeer, Switzerland - Hinterrhein River
Bridgemeister ID:2678 (added 2019-03-30)
Name:Granite Plant
Location:Andeer, Switzerland
Crossing:Hinterrhein River
Coordinates:46.596664 N 9.426572 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Maggia

Maggia, Ticino, Switzerland - Maggia River
Bridgemeister ID:3629 (added 2020-01-01)
Name:Maggia
Location:Maggia, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Maggia River
Coordinates:46.243473 N 8.705708 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Replaced
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

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Maggia

Maggia, Ticino, Switzerland - Maggia River
Bridgemeister ID:3630 (added 2020-01-01)
Name:Maggia
Location:Maggia, Ticino, Switzerland
Crossing:Maggia River
Coordinates:46.243019 N 8.705354 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2019)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:


Val Meltger

Lantsch/Lenz, Switzerland
Bridgemeister ID:3633 (added 2020-01-01)
Name:Val Meltger
Location:Lantsch/Lenz, Switzerland
Coordinates:46.685902 N 9.580230 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2015)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)


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