Zip lining offers one of the biggest thrills and is amongst the most pursued adventures by those who love outdoor adventures. Zip lining evolved as an outdoor activity in recent years but it has been historically used for functional purposes for ages. The Australians used the system to transport essentials across valleys while the Bolivians still use zip lines to transport harvested crops. Some countries in Europe use these lines to transport goods across rivers.
Zip lines have become a source of thrill and excitement. If you are looking to explore these daring lines and eager to zip across the tallest, the steepest, and the longest ones across the globe, we are here to make your task easy. Here is the list of the seven best places to zip-line across the world.
1. El Monstruo
El Monstruo or ‘The Monster’ is officially the longest zip line in the world according to Guinness World Record. This 83,000-foot cable covers the length equivalent to 28 football fields and zips you through the Puerto Rican jungle, mountainsides, and over rivers at a monstrous speed of 95 mph.
2. Zipflyer
To experience the magic of this steepest zip line in the world, you will have to travel to Nepal’s Highgrounds Adventure Park, Pokhara. Located amidst the snow-capped Himalayas, this is one zip line you cannot miss if you are looking for some real adventure. This 6,000-foot ride with a drop of 2000-foot can reach speeds of up to 80 mph.
3. La Tyrolienne
Zip lining between the peaks of the French Alps is a different kind of experience. If you want to try it, head to the famous Val Thorens ski resort and enjoy some of the most astonishing views from a height of 10,577 feet, on the world’s highest zip line. The ride lasts for just over a minute but the experience remains with you for a lifetime.
4. Victoria Falls
If you want a truly thrilling zip lining experience, there is none to beat gliding by one of the most stunning waterfalls at speeds of up to 106 kilometers per hour. Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is a legendary location and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ‘flying fox’ type zip line is located above the Zambezi River and lets you fly for over 425 meters at a height of 120 meters with the scary Batoka Gorge below.
5. ZipRider
ZipRider, with its 1320-foot vertical drop, is a heart-stopper of a zip ride, even for the outrageously adventurous. Located in Hoonah, a beautiful village in Alaska, the ZipRider is famous for its stunning views of the Icy Strait Point. There are six cables running in parallel, making it the largest zip line in the world.
6. Cloudscraper
The highest zip line in North America, the Cloudscraper towers 1,200 feet above the deafening Arkansas River. This thrilling wire in Canon City carries you alongside the Royal Gorge Bridge, offering breathtaking views of the canyon below. You can fly at breakneck speeds for all of the 2,400 feet length of the ride to experience a constant rush of adrenaline.
7. Cetina
The Cetina River zip line has eight cables stretched across the canyon, taking you down one section at a time for a delightful and nervy three-hour-long zip lining experience. Located in Omis, near the Croatian forest, this zip line has a drop of 510 meters and 2100 meters long and guaranteed to deliver one of the most thrilling experiences of your life.
Have you zip-lined on any of the above adventure spots? Do you want to share your experiences about these places or any other zip lines you have done across the world? Do share your views.
