Holzsteg Rapperswil–Hurden, Wooden pedestrian bridge in Rapperswil, Switzerland
The 841-meter Holzsteg Rapperswil-Hurden bridge spans Lake Zurich, connecting the towns of Rapperswil in St. Gallen canton with Hurden in Schwyz canton.
Archaeological findings near the bridge site reveal ancient wooden pathways dating from the Neolithic period, with subsequent structures built during Bronze Age and Roman times.
The bridge path follows a medieval pilgrimage route that connected communities across Lake Zurich, maintaining this traditional crossing point for modern pedestrians.
The 2.4-meter wide wooden structure provides a direct walking route between Rapperswil and Hurden, integrating with regional hiking trails and transport networks.
The bridge incorporates 233 oak piles and maintains a water clearance of 1.15 meters, allowing visitors to experience close proximity to Lake Zurich's surface.
Location: canton St. Gallen
Location: Schwyz
Inception: April 6, 2001
GPS coordinates: 47.22060,8.81188
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:07
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