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Titan RT Suspension Bridge and Zipline, Rappbodetalsperre

  • DifficultyEasy (bridge); Moderate (zipline, minimum age/weight applies)
  • Best seasonMay to September for the clearest views
  • Price€€ (bridge crossing from €14; zipline from €39)
  • OperatorHarzdrenalin (Titan RT)

The Titan RT is a 458-metre steel suspension bridge strung across the gorge just below the Rappbodetalsperre dam wall, giving pedestrians a crossing more than 100 metres above the turquoise reservoir, among the longest pedestrian suspension bridges of its kind anywhere in the world.

The Titan RT is a 458m pedestrian suspension bridge spanning the gorge above the Rappbodetalsperre, Germany's tallest dam, with a 100m-plus drop to the reservoir below; a separate zipline (Megazipline) crosses part of the same gorge at speed.

The Titan RT is a 458-metre steel suspension bridge strung across the gorge just below the Rappbodetalsperre dam wall, giving pedestrians a crossing more than 100 metres above the turquoise reservoir, among the longest pedestrian suspension bridges of its kind anywhere in the world. No climbing skill or fitness beyond comfort with heights and a roughly 20-minute crossing is required, and the bridge is fitted with steel mesh sides rather than open cable, though the deck itself flexes gently underfoot in wind, which some visitors with vertigo find unsettling. A separate attraction, the Megazipline, lets visitors clip into a harness and ride a cable across part of the same gorge at speeds that can exceed 90 km/h; this requires a signed waiver and a short safety briefing from Harzdrenalin staff, and has a minimum age and weight requirement that the operator confirms at booking. Tickets for the bridge and zipline are sold separately at booths near the dam's visitor car park, and both operate year-round except in high winds or icing conditions, when Harzdrenalin closes the attractions for safety. The dam itself, Germany's tallest at 106 metres, supplies drinking water to a wide area of central Germany, and interpretive panels near the ticket booths explain its engineering.

Practical information for Titan RT Suspension Bridge and Zipline, Rappbodetalsperre · Last updated August 2026
Price €€ (bridge crossing from €14; zipline from €39)
Duration 1-2 hours
Difficulty Easy (bridge); Moderate (zipline, minimum age/weight applies)
Season May to September for the clearest views
Address Rappbodetalsperre, 38875 Wendefurth/Elbingerode

Activity facts

Where
Rappbodetalsperre, near Wendefurth

Equipment

No special equipment for the bridge; harness and helmet provided for the zipline

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Location

Rappbodetalsperre, 38875 Wendefurth/Elbingerode

51.7333, 10.8908 View on map

Highlights

  • 458m pedestrian suspension bridge, among the longest of its kind worldwide
  • Views straight down over 100 metres to the reservoir
  • Optional Megazipline crossing part of the same gorge at high speed
  • Adjacent to Germany's tallest dam (106m)

Tips for visiting

  • Book the zipline in advance on summer weekends, when slots fill quickly
  • Check ahead in windy or icy conditions, as both attractions close for safety
  • Combine with the forested ridge trail above the dam for a half-day outing
  • Confirm the zipline's minimum age and weight requirements before arriving

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Titan RT bridge?

It spans 458 metres across the gorge below the Rappbodetalsperre dam, with a drop of more than 100 metres to the reservoir.

Is the zipline separate from the bridge crossing?

Yes, the Megazipline is a separately ticketed attraction using a harness and cable rather than the pedestrian bridge deck.

Is prior experience needed to cross the bridge?

No, no climbing or technical skill is required, only comfort with heights for the roughly 20-minute walk across.

What happens in bad weather?

Harzdrenalin closes both the bridge and zipline in high winds or icy conditions for safety, so checking ahead is worthwhile.