The city is also famous for its sports activity and especially bungee jumping. Bungee Jumping is regarded as one of the most popular extreme sports practiced on the spot, performed also by many supporters around the Lower Rhine area. You have many opportunities to jump over a building a bridge or a crane.
The jump height varies but the most often height is between 50 m and 60 m (164 ft – 193 ft). Depending on the height, moments after the Springer falls in free-fall just before the bungee cord slows down the case and then the jumper is thrown back repeatedly and the rope slowly settles and comes back to rest.
For many people it is really thrilling to get so close to the ground just before the rope absorbs the Springer in the rebound. There are many variations of bungee jumping and two mounting methods: one from the ankle or the hip. You can also experience a variety of platforms.
In Germany, jumping from bridges is prohibited regardless the fact that there are many people who try this kind of jump. There are many schools with experienced staff that will help you make the leap.
Sagana is a small town, situated in an edge of a small plain at the southern foot of Mt. Kenya, in Central Province, Kenya and located almost at 62 mi/100 km from Nairobi City.
In the heart of Biellese Alps, between Milano and Turin, in Veglio-Mosso area, the Colossus Bridge, one of the oldest fixed objects for Bungee Jumping in Italy is standing still by seducing many of the visitors.
Rishikesh is a small town situated in northern India, in the state of Uttarakhand, in the foothills of the great Himalayas. Widely known as The Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, as well as The World Capital of Yoga, Rishikesh has been since the 60's, a favorite destination for both spirituality and adventure seekers.
The Gorges du Verdon, located in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), is a river canyon, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is about 25 km/16 mi long and up to 700 m/2296 ft deep, formed by the Verdon River and named after for its startling turquoise-green colour. Its most impressive part lies between the towns of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie while at the end of the canyon, the Verdon River flows into the artificial lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.
Bandar Sunway is a small town located in the Petaling district, at about 20mins away from Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. It was the first alike town resort that was created to offer a residential area, fully meeting entertainment and commercial needs of its residents and visitors.
The highly sought after Bloukrans Bridge is located near Nature's Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. This arch bridge is situated 200 km/124 mi west of the Port Elizabeth and 40 km/ 25 mi east of of Plettenberg Bay.
Düsseldorf is the center of the Rhine – Ruhr metropolitan region and the capital city of the German state of North Rhine – Westphalia. It is known for its fine arts, its relatively large Japanese community and its pioneering influence on experimental – electronic music. Nonetheless, Düsseldorf is also famous for its extreme sports activities, being performed in the wider area.
Oberhausen is situated on the river Emscher in the Ruhr area, Germany. The city is nestled between Duisburg and Essen. It is famous for the biggest mall in Europe, Centro.
Düsseldorf is the center of the Rhine – Ruhr metropolitan region and the capital city of the German state of North Rhine – Westphalia. It is known for its fine arts, its relatively large Japanese community and its pioneering influence on experimental – electronic music. Nonetheless, Düsseldorf is also famous for its extreme sports activities, being performed in the wider area.
Halde Haniel in Bottrop, the second highest mining heap in the Ruhr area, just behind the heap Oberscholven, lies at about 128 m/419 ft above sea level in the vicinity of Oberhausen, offering some thrilling opportunities for practicing extreme sports.
Düsseldorf is the center of the Rhine – Ruhr metropolitan region and the capital city of the German state of North Rhine – Westphalia. It is known for its fine arts, its relatively large Japanese community and its pioneering influence on experimental – electronic music. Nonetheless, Düsseldorf is also famous for its extreme sports activities, being performed in the wider area.
Düsseldorf is the center of the Rhine – Ruhr metropolitan region and the capital city of the German state of North Rhine – Westphalia. It is known for its fine arts, its relatively large Japanese community and its pioneering influence on experimental – electronic music. Nonetheless, Düsseldorf is also famous for its extreme sports activities, being performed in the wider area.
Halde Haniel in Bottrop, the second highest mining heap in the Ruhr area, just behind the heap Oberscholven, lies at about 128 m/419 ft above sea level in the vicinity of Oberhausen, offering some thrilling opportunities for practicing extreme sports.
Oberhausen is situated on the river Emscher in the Ruhr area, Germany. The city is nestled between Duisburg and Essen. It is famous for the biggest mall in Europe, Centro.
