Given the growing popularity of ziplines and their ability to provide a thrilling flight experience in stunning landscapes around the world, we have decided to create our own ranking of the top 10 ziplines in the world in 2021.
We will focus on the most outstanding zip lines in the world, not on zip line combinations or the canopy mode. Our ranking will be based on a combination of factors, including distance, top speed, finishing speed, scenery and gradient.
Here is our ranking:
- Tirolina Ordesa Pirineos - https://tirolinapirineos.com
- Jebel Jais Zipline – https://visitjebeljais.com
- Zip Flyer Pokhara (Nepal) – https://www.highgroundnepal.com/zipflyer
- Rocamassima Zip Line (Italy) – https://flyinginthesky.it/
- Zip2000 Zipline (South Africa) – https://www.zip2000.com/
- Zip Rider Zipline, Copper Canyon (Mexico)
- El Monstruo Zipline (Puerto Rico)
- Les Arcs Zipline (France)
- Verbier Zipline (Switzerland)
- Classification link (carried out in 2017) by Red Bull.
Classification by criteria:
-Fastest ziplines in the world, Zipline world Records:
The first place is for the Tirolina Ordesa Pirineos – in June 2021 established a speed record of 189 km/h. With a distance of almost 2 km and a difference in altitude of 400 m, is located at the entrance of the Ordesa National Park and it is the option most complete in terms of views, gradient, speed and distance in Europe. In addition, along with the Highground zip line in Nepal, they are the only ones that allow you to reach the braking station in both a sitting and lying position.
2- Rocamassima Zipline (Italy) – official speed record of 172 km/h. For its combination of distance and speed, we give it third place on our list.
3- Zipline ZIP2000 (South Africa) – maximum speed of 160 km/h, it is said that they reached 185 km/h, although there is no official certification of this milestone. With a unique design, although the pendulum brake experience can be tedious, we believe that the feeling of speed and the "wild atmosphere" deserves the fourth place.
-Longest zip lines in the world:
Jebel Jais Zipline (United Arab Emirates) – Guinness Record for the longest zip line in the world with 2800 m. With a spectacular design, it reaches a floating platform held by cables. The catenary at the end makes it necessary for customers to collect it, which detracts from the end of the experience.
Zip Rider Zipline, Copper Canyon (Mexico) – with a length of 2554 m, its distance and the area it covers place it in fifth place, although we believe that it would be better if the arrival speed were higher.
In summary, our ranking of the 10 best zip lines in the world in 2021 is based on a combination of criteria such as distance, speed, gradient, landscapes and user experience. La Tirolina Ordesa Pirineos It tops the list for being the fastest zipline in the world with a record set in 2021, in addition to its impressive combination of views, gradient, speed and distance.
It is followed by Jebel Jais Zip Line in the Arab Emirates for being the longest zip line in the world and for its spectacular design that reaches a floating platform. The Zip Flyer Pokhara Zipline in Nepal occupies third place in our ranking, being a strong and unforgettable experience in the majestic Anapurna mountain range.
In fourth place is the Rocamassima Zipline in Italy, officially registering a speed of 172 km/h and due to its combination of distance and speed.
The Zip2000 Zipline in South Africa It ranks fifth for its unique design and sense of speed.
The sixth position is for the Zip Rider Zipline in Copper Canyon in Mexico
El Monstruo Zipline in Puerto Rico in seventh place. The Les Arcs Zipline in France ranks eighth, followed by the Verbier Zipline in Switzerland in ninth place.
Finally, we leave the tenth position to the reader's choice, offering a link to a ranking made by Redbull in 2017 for inspiration.
Ultimately, this ranking of the best ziplines in the world in 2021 reflects the importance of the user experience, combined with the beauty and spectacularity of the landscapes, as well as the combination of speed, distance and slope to offer an unforgettable experience.
