During your next escape, admire nature more by strolling on canopy walkways amidst the lushest greenery. Forest canopy walkways, also known as treetop walks, are suspended bridge-like platforms that allow you to walk through forest canopies which comprise 50% of the inland biodiversity. These walkways offer a unique forest perspective to travellers and help scientists better understand the canopy ecosystem and forest biology. Canopy walkways have also been promoting sustainable tourism and using the revenue to maintain the forest and the ecosystem. Another benefit of these canopy trails is their therapeutic effect on the mind and the body, caused by inhaling fresh, rejuvenating air.
Today, you can find plenty of these walkways, allowing you to learn about the ecosystem and interact with wildlife in an eco-friendly way. To witness these stunning structures, scroll down and discover the best forest canopy walkways in the world.
1. Nyungwe National Park Canopy Walkway; Nyungwe, Rwanda
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
For a magnificent experience, climb up to the forest’s top with the canopy walkway situated in Nyungwe National Park. Made of metal platforms, this robust suspension bridge is 70 m (230 ft) above the forest floor and spans 160 m (525 ft) in length. Other than countless birds, you can witness a range of primate species, including chimpanzees, during the walk.
From the start point, it takes around a two-hour hike to reach the walkway. Although it stays open year-round, the best time to visit is from December to February and from June to August.
Nyungwe National Park Canopy Walkway
Website: Nyungwe National Park Canopy Walkway
Price: from 60 USD
2. Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk; Tingledale, Australia
Suspended 40 m (131 ft) above the forest floor, this canopy walk is in the Valley of the Giants in Western Australia. The meandering 600-m (1,968-ft) walkway is made of six interconnected steel trusses supported by cables and pylons. The walkway has a gentle gradient, allowing children and wheelchair users to admire the stunning forest.
During the walk, you can witness canopies of tingle trees over 400 years old. Along with the tree-top walk, you can check out the attraction of the Ancient Empire, which includes a grove of veteran tingle trees as giant as 16 m (53 ft) in circumference.
Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
Address: Valley of the Giants Rd, Tingledale WA 6333, Australia
Website: Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (daily)
Price: From 15.7 AUD (10.5 USD) (Free for children ages 5 and under)
3. The Treetop Walk Bavarian Forest; Neuschönau, Germany
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Situated in Germany’s oldest and largest national park, Bavarian Forest National Park, this treetop walk allows you to stroll at eye level with the primaeval forest. The 520-m (1,706-ft) long bridge includes a 44-m (144-ft) tall observation tower that puts you at eye level with the forest canopy.
The walkway is also made wheelchair accessible and even provides wheelchairs and handcarts free of charge. There is even a forest island with picnic areas and loungers, perfect for relaxing amidst the lush treetops. After traversing the 1,300-m (4,265-ft) long trail, satiate your hunger at the on-site cafe for cakes and strudels or the restaurant for Bavarian cuisine.
The Treetop Walk Bavarian Forest
Address: Böhmstraße 43, 94556 Neuschönau, Germany
Website: The Treetop Walk Bavarian Forest
Opening hours: Nov - Mar: 9:30am - 4pm; Apr, Oct: 9:30am - 6pm; May - Sep: 9.30am - 7pm
Price: From 11 USD (10 EUR) (Free for children ages 6 and under)
4. Treetop Suspension Bridges and Walkway; Monteverde, Costa Rica
Spanning canyons and drainages in the moist and fog-filled cloud forest of Monteverde, this canopy trail is set in a lush green biological hotspot. The well-maintained trail has six suspension bridges, spanning a length of over 2.5 km (1.6 mi).
One of the most thriving plant species that you can see during the walk is the moisture-absorbing epiphytes, which live in the forest canopy. Local tour guides will also tell you about the area’s flora and fauna.
Treetop Suspension Bridges and Walkway; Monteverde, Costa Rica
Nearest town: Monte Verde
5. Inkaterra Canopy Walkway; Puerto Maldonado, Peru
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On your next retreat to the Amazon Rainforest in Peru, check out the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, which you can access with your stay at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.
During your stay, you can take the tour with the expert local guide and check out the walkway made up of seven hanging bridges along the forest canopy. Spanning a length of over 400 m (1,312 ft) at a height of around 30 m (98 ft), this canopy trail is perfect to admire the vast rainforest and learn about its flora and fauna.
Inkaterra Canopy Walkway
Address: Rio Madre De Dios Km15, Puerto Maldonado, Peru
6. Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway; Ghana
Explore the Ghanaian tropical Kakum National Park from a bird’s-eye view with the 330-m (1,084-ft) long canopy walkway. The canopy trail is made of seven suspension bridges, raised at 30 m (98 ft) above the forest floor, providing a unique and breathtaking forest view. The narrow rope bridges are made sturdier with the help of wires, aluminium and wooden planks and include railing netting to ensure safety.
Located 176 km (109 mi) west of the capital city of Accra, the lush national park has been seeing increased tourist activity because of the canopy walkway.
Kakum National Park Canopy Walkway
Nearest town: Odumase Abrafo
7. Hainich National Park Treetop Canopy Walkway; Schönstedt, Germany
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Situated in the Hainich National Park of Germany, this forest walkway with a length of 540 m (1,772 ft) goes from the lower canopy area up to the tip of the deciduous trees. The varying height of the canopy trail offers diverse landscapes and different habitats. The trail also includes a 44-m (144-ft) tall observation tour, which offers breathtaking views of the sprawled-out forest.
The canopy trail, except for the observation tower, has been made accessible by an elevator, allowing people in wheelchairs to check out the treetops and canopy habitat.
Hainich National Park Treetop Canopy Walkway
Address: Thiemsburg 1, 99947 Schönstedt, Germany
Website: Hainich National Park Treetop Canopy Walkway
Opening hours: Apr - Oct: 10am - 7pm; Nov - Mar: 10am - 4pm
Price: From 4 EUR (4 USD)
8. Ulu Temburong National Park Canopy Walk; Temburong, Brunei
Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing
With over 70% of Brunei’s land area covered in lush tropical rainforest, the country is an ideal and hidden escape for nature lovers. Nestled amidst the thick jungles of the country’s exclave district, Temburong, you can find the canopy walkway perfect for checking out the rich treetop habitat. The walkway might not be as sturdy as some of the others, so it only allows one person at a time, ensuring a safe adventure. If lucky, visitors can even spot gibbons and hornbills while here.
Set in Ulu Temburong National Park, the walkway can be reached through the 746-step staircase in the national park.
Ulu Temburong National Park Canopy Walk
Nearest Town: Bangar
9. Iwokrama Canopy Walkway; Guyana
Stroll on the four suspended platforms, a total of 154 m (505 ft) in length, and witness Guyana’s charming bird species, including the green aracari and channel-billed toucan. Suspended at a height of about 30 m (98 ft), the walkway gives a stunning perspective of the mid-level canopy of Iwokrama Rainforest Reserve. During your walk, you can also witness some charming and unique plant species, such as orchids, bromeliads, the endemic Waramadan and the strangler figs of the parasitic Ficus.
To stay in the pristine rainforest, you can book accommodation at the nearby Atta Rainforest Lodge, operated by the same village that operates the walkway.
Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
Nearest Village: Surama
Website: Iwokrama Canopy Walkway
Price: from 30 USD
10. Treetop Walk Bachledka; Ždiar, Slovakia
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Nestled in the heart of the Pieniny National Park in Slovakia, this 603-m (1,978-ft) long treetop walkway lets you witness the age-old trees within arm’s reach. The trail also includes a 32-m (105-ft) tall observation tower, which offers magical 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and forest. Reaching the tower top needs another 631-m (2,070 ft) long spiralling trail, offering diverse views.
To reach the canopy walkway, you can hop on the cable car from Bachledova Valley. Alternatively, you can get to the walkway adventurously by taking a moderate hike of 2.4 km (1.5 mi).
Treetop Walk Bachledka
Address: Bachledova dolina 702, 059 55 Ždiar, Slovakia
Website: Treetop Walk Bachledka
Opening hours: May - Jun, Sep: 9am - 5pm; Jul - Aug: 9am - 6pm; Oct - Apr: 9am - 4pm
Price: From 11 EUR (12 USD)
Climb to the forest roof with canopy walkways
These forest canopy walkways around the world offer one of the most enthralling experiences of walking amidst the thick, lush nature. Do not miss out on these treetop walkways and experience one of the most memorable and stunning sights on your next travel.
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