13 of the world's most spectacular footbridges - PHOTO

The recent opening of the world's first peak-to-peak suspension bridge in Switzerland is yet another example of how footbridges -- once simply built to provide passage over challenging obstacles -- are increasingly being designed with thrill seekers in mind.Here's a closer look at this new Swiss beauty and other amazing footbridges around the world.Peak Walk by Tissot (Bernese Oberland, Switzerland)In October, the world's first pedestrian suspension bridge to connect two mountain peaks opened on Glacier 3000 in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland.The 107-meter (351 feet) bridge connects View Point peak with Scex Rouge peak.Famed alpine peaks Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau can be all be seen from the bridge's observation deck.The bridge, which cost $2 million dollars to build, will stay open all year around.Peak Walk by Tissot, Glacier 3000, Route du Pillon 253, Les Diablerets, SwitzerlandSkyBridge (Sochi, Russia)The world's longest pedestrian bridge forms part of Sochi's new SkyPark attraction, which includes the world's highest swing and a 700-meter-long zip wire.The 439-meter-long bridge has two observation platforms, both offering spectacular views of the Black Sea.There's also a bungee jumping platform from the center of the structure.SkyPark Russia, Cossack Ford Street, Krasnoflotskay, Sochi, RussiaAiguille du Midi Bridge (Mont Blanc massif, France)This bridge links the north and south peaks of the Aiguille du Midi in the French Alps, and is located 3,842 meters (12,604 feet) above sea level.Getting here involves a ride on the world's highest vertical ascent cable car.From the top, visitors can see into France, Switzerland and Italy.Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc massif, FranceTigbao Hanging Bridge (Bohol, Philippines)This structure looks flimsier than it is -- it's actually made of metal, but a bamboo top layer was added to give it an authentic -- or, depending on your perspective, scary -- look.It hangs 25 meters (82 feet) above the river.Visitors wanting to do their best Indiana Jones impression can even buy a facsimile hat at a stall on the riverbank.Loboc River, Loboc, Bohol, Philippines(CNN)Bakudaily.Az