Ehrenberg Castle

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Ehrenberg Castle Ruins – December, 2013
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Ehrenberg Castle

Ehrenberg Castle is a castle located in Reutte in Tyrol, Austria. [1]

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In 2014, the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge was completed between the Ehrenberg Castle ruins and Fort Claudia, spanning the strategically important pass that these two structures were in part meant to guard. The length of the bridge is 1,322 feet (403 meters), with a height of 360 feet (110 meters). [2] [3]

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References

  1. Kuenning, Geoff (2004). "The Ruining of the Ehrenberg Ruins". Harvey Mudd College. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  2. "Reutte gets the World's Longest Suspension Footbridge". Press Centre – Tirol Tourist Board. 3 December 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  3. Hinson, Tamara (2 November 2014). "13 of the world's most spectacular footbridges". CNN. Retrieved 10 November 2015.

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