How to visit the Tibetan Bridge, one of the highest in Central Italy?

If you like slightly adventurous experiences and don’t suffer from vertigo, during a holiday in Molise, we recommend that you visit and walk the Tibetan bridge of Roccamandolfi. It is a suspended walkway 234 meters long and which, at its central point, reaches 140 meters in height.

We can safely say that it is a small masterpiece of engineering and metal carpentry. A suspension bridge in the rocky canyon carved by the Callora River that flows below.

What is a Tibetan bridge?

A suspension bridge is a type of suspension bridge used mainly in places where it is difficult to build a traditional bridge due to the topography or lack of suitable construction materials. It is said that the Tibetan bridge was originally developed in Tibet, although today they are being built in many other places in the world.

The Tibetan bridge consists of a series of steel cables stretched between two support pillars, with a wooden or fabric walkway surface hanging below the cables. The suspension bridge is designed to be flexible and able to sway slightly when crossed, making it less stable than a traditional bridge, but also more resistant to forces of nature such as wind and earthquake.

Suspension bridges are often used as adventure trails or as ways to cross valleys or rivers in places where a traditional bridge cannot be built. Many are also used as tourist attractions, offering visitors the chance to take in spectacular views as they cross the bridge.

How to visit the Tibetan bridge of Roccamandolfi

The Tibetan bridge is located just outside the town of Roccamandolfi, in Molise. In the highest part of the town, near the remains of the Castle, you will see signs indicating the route to follow. The route is very short, about 100 meters from the main road where you can park your car.