Skywire

This is the reason we needed to get to the top of the hill. This ride goes on a cable strung between two hills, a distance of 1.6 kilometers. The downhill part of the ride (the cable droops 150 meters in the middle) can reach speeds of 100 kilometers per hour and its quite a fun ride, with good views of the valley.

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