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.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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Cancun is located on the southeast coast of Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula and the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The climate here is classified as a tropical climate, with an annual average temperature of 27.1°C / 80.8°F. Cancun enchants visitors with unrivaled natural beauty, modern amenities, exquisite beaches with white sand and turquoise waters and the famous Mexican hospitality.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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.
Macau is located on the west side of the Pearl River Delta, across Hong Kong and was the first and last European colony in Asia. As it was a Portuguese colony until 1999, the city is very much alike a European country with vivid colonial signs of history, being quite visible especially when scrolling around the old city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
