Holzsteg Rapperswil–Hurden, Wooden pedestrian bridge in Rapperswil, Switzerland
Holzsteg Rapperswil-Hurden is a wooden pedestrian bridge extending approximately 841 meters across Lake Zurich, connecting Rapperswil in St. Gallen canton to Hurden in Schwyz canton. The structure is about 2.4 meters wide and rests on wooden piles driven into the lake bed.
The location has archaeological evidence of wooden structures from the Neolithic period, which were rebuilt during the Bronze Age and Roman times. This long history of crossing at this specific point demonstrates the enduring importance of this connection across generations.
The bridge path follows a crossing point that has served communities for centuries, maintaining a connection between settlements that were once separated by water.
The bridge is open daily to pedestrians and offers a direct connection to hiking trails and local transport networks in both towns. The wooden surface can become slippery in wet weather, so appropriate footwear is recommended.
The bridge rests on approximately 230 oak piles and maintains an unusually low clearance above the water. This allows visitors to feel as though they are gliding directly over the lake surface while crossing.
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