Thousands of thrill-seeking tourists have been making the trek across the bridge, which is suspended 300 feet (91 metres) above a scenic forested valley between Morsdorf and Sosberg in Germany.

Tourism officials are hoping the new bridge will help promote hiking trails in the area and draw around 180,000 visitors every year, boosting the local economy by €2.5 million (£1.8million), the local news website Swr.de reports.

The construction of the bridge, which is supported by steel ropes on its left and right sides, began in May this year and was completed in a record 130 days.

See the bridge under construction in the video below.