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It's the stuff of Hollywood movies – dangerous,
primitive bridges like the one above in Pakistan, swinging high over a
jungle valley or a raging river. Sketchy, scary and a little bit
exciting, walking over one is a leap of faith. We've gathered up some of
the world's most fear-inducing bridges to give you daydreams – or
nightmares.
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The Hussaini Hanging Bridge, Pakistan
This bridge? Not so safe. In fact, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge in
Pakistan is known as the most dangerous bridge in the world. And it's
not difficult to see why. Every step requires a leap of faith. Whoever
designed this needs to go back to engineering school. But if you like
high-wire thrills, pick up a plane ticket – this is only one of many
precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan. |
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An 'indo' board bridge, Indonesia
Surfers and skaters will be familiar with the famous 'Indo Board'
balance trainer – but how would they fare on this hanging-by-a-thread
bridge in Indonesia? As for these kids – don't worry, they're just on
their way to school. |
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A walk and a hike, Western New Guinea
This suspension bridge above the rapids of the Baliem River goes not
only across – but up, as well, meaning there's two ways you can miss
your step. |
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Shaky steps over the rainforest, Brazil
This bridge may be part of a jungle ropes course in Pirenopolis, but
there's no question it will make your legs tremble – those steps in the
middle are actually meant to be free-swinging. |
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A scary selfie, Kashmir Himalayas, India
Our applause goes out to the individual who took this shot. Crossing a
bridge like this and then also feeling confident enough to stop and take
a shoe-selfie? That's bravery.
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Stepping over space, Austria
Not every sketchy bridge is in the middle of a jungle in a developing
country. This pulse-quickening traverse hangs above a healthy amount of
alpine air in Austria.
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Cirrus business on Mt Nimbus, USA
This high altitude suspension bridge on Mt Nimbus is a bad-joke-teller's
dream. But with such sketchy footing, it's best to keep your head out of
the clouds.
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Making it over the Mekong River, China
The Mekong River travels through six different countries in South-East
Asia – China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam – and offers
conditions from gently moving water to frothing rapids (as pictured
above.) We're guessing most people want more than two skinny ropes to
cross it – but this individual seems to be doing just fine. |
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Trekking Everest, Nepal
These bridges are hardly permanent – every year they're put up by
Sherpas to help Everest Climbers navigate the incredibly dangerous
Khumbu Ice Fall. It's one of the most treacherous parts of an Everest
attempt, where precision footwork is required while wearing crampons
with a heavy backpack on your shoulders.
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