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Don’t Look Down! Places that will test your fear for Heights

If you are of the opinion that heights don’t really scare you, but the idea of falling from them does. Then, this post is not for you. Or well, actually it is entirely for you, but as a warning note. Whether or not you are an acrophobic, if you fear a fall then visiting the following places will sure aggravate that feeling with every passing moment. And by the end of it all, we don’t know will the adrenal rush overpower your fears or not. Listed below, are some of the most scary adventure walks in the world, that are certainly not meant for the weak hearted-

Alpspix Viewing Platform in Germany:

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If you want to experience an adventure of a lifetime, the pack your bag and your guts and nerves too, and head to the Alpspix Viewing Platform In Germany. If you may bear to stand a enormous height and walk on a steel planks (which seems in the middle of nowhere), the magnificent view of the great Alps are waiting for you. At the height of 1,000 metres two steel beam of about 25 metres long, form a floating walkway, for visitors to walk on. Reaching the end of the bridge that end in mid air, with fence protection; you can enjoy a captivating view of the Hellental Valley, snow clad Zugspitz and the north face Alpspitz.

CN Tower in Toronto:

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From the top of Toronto’s tallest building, and around it’s circumference, walk along to see the city down there. Can you imagine to accomplishing the feat? For those who fear heights, most definitely not! And for the daredevils, an absolute must. When completed in the the year 1976, it stood as the world’s tallest free-standing structures as well as the tallest tower; however now it is the third tallest, only after the Burj Khalifa and the Canton Tower. The Edge Walk around the tower at the highest point is one of the most popular attractions which pull visitors from all over the world. The panoramic view of the Toronto City’s skyline is a vision that will stay in their hearts forever.

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Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado, USA:

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The Royal Gorge Bridge, across the steep gorge above the Arkansas River is known to be one of the highest suspension bridges in the world. Though there are bridges at a higher height, but this one remains the most popular, with an average visitor’s count of about 500,000 each year. It takes great nerves to walk across the 286 metre long bridge over a height of 291 metres. Looking down can give shivers to even those not normally afraid of heights in general, and so for those who actually are scared, should definitely skip this one adventure. So whats stopping you just grab the best flight  deals to USA now and test you fear of heights.

Walk of Faith, China:

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It’s excitingly dangerous. To take the Walk of Faith around the Tianmen mountain at an altitude of 1,430 metres above sea-level, is not a task for those who fear to look down. So if you are acrophobic don’t even think about this one. If you want some more numbers to better explain why exactly the skywalk has been called as the Leap of Faith then- 1,430 metres height, 61 metre long trail and the width of the the walkway? 1 metre! So the risk involved, just a little, of that of slipping, into a deathly hole.

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The Grand Canyon Skywalk:

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The Grand Canyon is one of the nature’s true marvels. And the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass walk way on the edge of Grand Canyon West area, on one of the side canyon is man-made wonder, that provides an opportunity to experience a bone-chilling yet thrilling adventure, very few have the heart to venture into. Standing at the start of this horseshoe glass platform, take a few steps forward and look down to have nothing but a few inches of glass floor saving you from a fatal 2000 feet free fall. Definitely not for the weak hearted. But for those, who have the guts, it’s one in a lifetime thing.