Do you have the courage like Rebecca?: This is how a car adventure can end!

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He dared! While visiting her friend in Lucerne, singing teacher Rebecca (27) from Wuppertal (D) embarked on an unexpected adventure: Despite her fear of heights, she spontaneously agreed to take part in skydiving. This involves jumping out of a plane or helicopter in tandem with a professional, and then you can essentially immerse yourself in the sky.

We got into the brand new TORRES, SsangYong’s sporty SUV (see box). Interlaken B.E. – and from there by helicopter to higher altitudes. In the video above, you can see how Rebecca finally overcame her fear of heights. So how adventurous are you? If you want to experience the adrenaline rush of freefalling like Rebecca did in tandem jumping, you have the opportunity to do so in many places in Switzerland. Or you can join one of the many other adventures available in this country; on land, in water and in the air! Here’s an overview:

The perfect backdrop for a cinematic air show is the Verzasca Dam Contra TI. For the movie “Goldeneye”, James Bond dived headfirst to a depth of 220 meters, tied to a rubber rope. The jump facility is located in the middle of the dam wall; It is the tallest fixed jumping facility in the world. And accordingly popular: nothing works in 007 Jump without a reservation.

You can also go down the 40 meter high dam wall, feet first. Amden SG Above Lake Walen. Well secured with eight ropes and a rope with carabiners, you walk down the wall at your own pace and, according to the organisers, experience a feeling very close to weightlessness.

Going down the wall of a vertical house? What we thought was possible only with “Spider-Man” for a long time has now become possible for normal people: Houserunning is the name of an adventurous event that can be seen, for example, in the Richterturm, near the ski jump. Einsiedeln SZ can experience. Strapped into a harness, attached to a rope, you descend into the depths in a horizontal stance – either at walking pace or, as the name suggests, running. But this requires additional courage on top of the already great overcoming.

Moreover Einsiedeln Another dare awaits you in ski jumping: On an inflatable airboard, you can fly at up to 95 speeds from the 105 meter high slope right below the jumping table. This fast-paced entertainment is unique in Europe! Of course, you wear a helmet and safety gear. This experience is especially fun in a group. The best thing to do is to “pack” your friends to TORRES and hit the road!

If you like balancing at dizzying heights along steep rock faces, via ferrata is the right choice. These are available for all difficulty levels throughout Switzerland – always secured with the via ferrata kit including helmet, of course. Fürenwand is thought to be particularly steep and high Engelberg OW. It is a via ferrata classic with a magnificent route and requires extra courage. It is best for beginners to climb the wall under professional guidance. Lighter and shorter alternatives can also be found in Engelberg. The resort is considered a real climbing paradise. For example, the Brunnstöckli or Rigidalstock route is ideal for beginners.

The numerous suspension bridges in Switzerland also promise excitement. Some people shake when walking on them; Anything that can’t withstand heights won’t work here! Especially when at dizzying heights like Ponte Tibetano Carasc Monte Carasso TI. This suspension bridge is 270 meters long and hangs 130 meters above the ground; This is approximately the height of the Prime Tower in Zurich. Kuonen Bridge is also magnificent Randa VS: At almost 500 meters it is the longest of its kind in Switzerland and at 85 meters it is quite high. The swinging also causes a lot of adrenaline rush.

River rafting is action-packed, especially on water. Here in the Bernese Oberland the Lütschine is considered the measure of all things. The route is often described as the most challenging in all of Switzerland. Let’s start a little outside Grindelwald BE, This is followed by a wild ride of almost two hours over numerous rapids towards Lake Brienz. You will be accompanied by a safety kayaker to ensure the action-packed experience remains safe and fun.

Canyoning is possible in many places in our country. But for many people, the coolest tour is the tour on the Viamala Gorge. Here is GR. The reason: It can be completed without needing any help, that is, without rappelling. Instead, you move by walking, swimming and sliding along the rock walls of the strait that extend up to 300 meters high. There are no roads, only rivers! The good thing about this route: It’s easy for beginners too.

Source: Blick