Holzbrücke Rapperswil-Hurden, Wooden footbridge between Rapperswil and Hurden, Switzerland
The 841-meter-long wooden structure crosses Lake Zurich at its narrowest point, connecting the cantons of St. Gallen and Schwyz through oak planks and steel components.
Archaeological discoveries near the bridge site reveal continuous lake crossings dating back to 1523 BC, when prehistoric communities constructed wooden pathways across the water.
The bridge forms part of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, leading travelers from Eastern Europe toward the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela.
Located minutes from Rapperswil railway station, the bridge provides access to a protected nature reserve where visitors can observe waterfowl in their natural environment.
The structure contains 233 supporting piles and incorporates 415 cubic meters of solid oak wood, making it the longest wooden bridge in Switzerland.
Location: canton St. Gallen
Location: Schwyz
Location: Freienbach
Location: Rapperswil-Jona
Part of: N/A
GPS coordinates: 47.22247,8.81492
Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:05
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