Footbridge Lužec nad Vltavou - Bukol, Cable-stayed footbridge in Lužec nad Vltavou, Czech Republic
The footbridge at Lužec nad Vltavou–Bukol crosses the Vltava on a single steel pylon 40 m tall. Its main span is 131 m, and with the approach ramps the structure measures 212.7 m. The deck is 3.2 m wide and hangs on locked galvanized steel cables; lighting is part of the structure.
A ferry once crossed the Vltava at this spot, and until the footbridge opened, a hot-water pipeline between Zálezlice and Zelčín carried pedestrians and cyclists on the main cycle routes, stairs included. The bridge project was drawn up in 2015 and finished in late summer 2020, after which the pipeline was closed to walkers and riders.
The bridge carries cycle route CT 7 and the long-distance EuroVelo 7, which runs from Sweden to Sicily. Before it opened, cyclists crossed the Vltava on a provisional hot-water pipeline between Zálezlice and Zelčín, where they had to carry their bikes up stairs; that route was closed once the footbridge opened.
The bridge is easily accessible for pedestrians and cyclists, with clear pathways on both sides. Visitors should be aware of weather conditions when crossing, as the height and exposure mean wind can be stronger at certain times.
Before the footbridge opened, cyclists and pedestrians crossed the Vltava on a provisional hot-water pipeline between Zálezlice and Zelčín, which included stairs; it was closed to them once the bridge opened. The span itself is 131 m, while the whole structure with approach ramps measures 212.7 m.
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