The Bhutan Bridge spans the river Illbach in the Pfyn-Finges forest. Measuring 134 metres in length and festooned with prayer flags, the footbridge links the German-speaking and French-speaking regions of Valais. The structure lies on various hiking trails that explore the geological site of the Illgraben, dubbed the Grand Canyon of Valais.
Height: 80m
Length: 134m
Accessible by car: Yes
Author
Valais/Wallis Promotion
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'614'886E 1'126'741N
DD
46.291917, 7.631820
DMS
46°17'30.9"N 7°37'54.6"E
UTM
32T 394617 5127391
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Recommendations nearby
Hiking Trail
· Leuk
Bouthanais Bridge - Susten
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
7 km
Duration
2:02 h
Ascent
247 m
Descent
247 m
The route takes us from Loèche station through the Galgen forest, along the Illgraben, and over the Bouthanais bridge located in the Pfyn-Finges ...
from Sierre Tourisme,
Sierre Tourisme
Maps and trails
Hiking Trail
· Leuk
Bouthanais Bridge - Susten
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
7 km
Duration
2:02 h
Ascent
247 m
Descent
247 m
The route takes us from Loèche station through the Galgen forest, along the Illgraben, and over the Bouthanais bridge located in the Pfyn-Finges ...
from Sierre Tourisme,
Sierre Tourisme

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