World's longest footbridge opens in Russia

Would YOU brave the world's longest footbridge? 1km-long path opens in Russia's treetops and even boasts a 650ft bungee jump The incredible SkyBridge crosses the Krasnaya Polyana valley, a deep gorge near to Sochi in south-western Russia It opened to visitors in July, and is already offering daring travellers the opportunity to leap from its viewing platform The longest pedestrian suspension bridge on the entire planet, the SkyBridge stretches out for almost a kilometre It could, perhaps, be described as a case of 'a bridge too fast'. The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge - the SkyBridge near the city of Sochi in south-western Russia - stretches for almost a kilometre over the Krasnaya Polyana valley. This vast structure can cope with up to 30,000 people at a time. Scroll down for video Preparing for the drop: Brave souls can bungee-jump from the SkyBridge, near Sochi in south-western Russia +8 Preparing for the drop: Brave souls can bungee-jump from the SkyBridge, near Sochi in south-western Russia A widescreen panorama: The SkyBridges is built across the Krasnaya Polyana valley in south-western Russia +8 A widescreen panorama: The SkyBridges is built across the Krasnaya Polyana valley in south-western Russia And for daring tourists, there is more to its appeal than simply its length. Bungee-jumpers can opt for 650ft of freefall if they hurl themselves off a viewing platform into the valley below. Lost in the clouds: A burst of mist drifts across the bridge, adding an air of mystery to its lengthy appearance +8 Lost in the clouds: A burst of mist drifts across the bridge, adding an air of mystery to its lengthy appearance High-wire act: The SkyBridge has been recognised as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge on the planet +8 High-wire act: The SkyBridge has been recognised as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge on the planet A nice place for a stroll: Even if you don't fancy throwing yourself off the bridge, you can just enjoy the views +8 A nice place for a stroll: Even if you don't fancy throwing yourself off the bridge, you can just enjoy the views Riders are strapped to a zipwire together, clipped in horizontally side by side. The ride reaches speeds of 70mph as it swoops through the air. The Skypark AJ Hackett has already successfully applied to the Guinness World Records for the site to be recognised as the longest suspension footbridge in the world. Quite the feat of construction: The bridge stretches across its wide chasm for the best part of a kilometre +8 Quite the feat of construction: The bridge stretches across its wide chasm for the best part of a kilometre Spokesman Vladislav Baranov says: 'Parts of the skypark are still under construction, but we want this to be the highest, fastest, most fun park in the world.' He adds: 'There are two heights of bungee in case people don't feel brave enough to go all the way down from the top. Do we really have to jump? We're quite happy up here: A crowd gathers to admire the impressive spectacle +8 Long way down: Bungee jumpers go into an amazing 650ft of freefall when they take the plunge from the bridge 'But just to come for the bridge, and the views will take your breath away.' One visitor, Lima Uvarova, said: 'I was going to go on the high bungee but wimped out. 'I'm definitely doing it next time. The views are amazing.'