It is a very dangerous place where every second an accident can occur, leading to significant injury to many people or even death. However, the development of modern infrastructure is constantly reducing the likelihood of such accidents, which allows the driver to relax and feel at ease behind the wheel. But there are also roads that keep you in suspense every second, forcing you to worry about your life and thank fate at the end of the most dangerous sections. The most dangerous roads in the world annually claim not even hundreds, but thousands of lives - at the same time, most of them do not even have minimal protection against accidents, since its installation will require funds that are unbearable for countries that own such transport routes. In addition, laying alternative routes is also almost impossible - this is prevented by the features of the terrain or other reasons.
This is the name given to the North Yungas Road route, which is located in the South American state of Bolivia. The road is of great importance for the life of the country - it connects the cities of La Paz and Corico, and also opens the way from the first, which is the capital, to the settlements located in the Amazon jungle. Thanks to this, hundreds and real caravans of trucks carrying food, building materials and other important goods pass along the road every day.
North Yungas Road - the most dangerous road in the world
The "Road of Death", which has a length of 40 kilometers, is named so for a reason. It is located on the edge of an 800-meter precipice, and the total elevation difference in this area is 1200 meters. Accordingly, drivers constantly have to balance on the edge of a cliff, while passing through huge ups and downs, elevation changes, and also making other risky maneuvers. This is not to say that the road has a modern look with asphalt, concrete barriers and - there are no safety features, and the minimum width of the gravel strip is only 10 feet (3.048 meters). In some places, there are special extensions that allow two trucks moving in the opposite direction to pass freely - but for most of the road, such a maneuver will be deadly.
On the video trip along the "Road of Death" in Bolivia:
In the valley below the North Yungas Road, there are many wrecked cars that remind drivers of the danger that lies in wait for them, and crosses have been erected in the places of the greatest catastrophes. Every year, the route causes 300-400 deaths - there is practically no chance of surviving a fall in a car from 800 meters. In 2006, the government of Bolivia and a number of international funds that went to the reconstruction of the dangerous road - she received several new bridges, fences in the most dangerous places and drainage channels. However, this affected the statistics of accidents very little - like many other dangerous roads, after heavy rains it is exposed to landslides that wash away several cars at once along with dozens of people.
Tunnel of Terror
Usually the "tunnel of horror" refers to the corresponding attraction in the amusement park. However, the Chinese have their own view on such a definition. Such, in their eyes, is the path that passes through the village of Guoliang, high in the mountains of Hunan. Most of the dangerous road runs through a tunnel cut into the rock mass right on the edge of the cliff. The route connects the central part of the country and the mountainous regions, which until 1972 were practically isolated from the main territory of the state.
Of course, the road is relatively modern - most of it is equipped with a stone fence, the width of the lanes meets international standards, and high-strength asphalt is used as a surface. The only problem is the accumulation of water entering the tunnel from special viewports that allow you to view beautiful landscapes. In addition, during heavy rains, water seeps onto the road and through the stone vaults. This results in numerous accidents that result in 150–200 deaths annually.
As in the case of Bolivia, it is impossible to bypass the tunnel using another road, so hundreds and thousands of cars pass here every day. However, the road services of China are constantly working on the tunnel - the vaults are strengthened with a special waterproof composition, and special drainage holes are created in the asphalt surface. Nevertheless, only a slight reduction in accidents has been achieved so far, which allows this road to remain in the top positions of the most dangerous routes in the world.
In pursuit of gold
The next route is not infamous due to the fact that deaths are rare on it. The reason for this is the lack of free access to such a road. To get on the "Road of Captains", located in New Zealand, you need to obtain a special permit, which is issued to drivers only after passing a rather difficult one. Now it is used exclusively for tourism purposes, while in the 19th century, gold was taken along the road from a mine located in the canyon.
Without passing a special exam, no driver will get on the "Road of Captains"
The pavement of the dangerous track is a combination of gravel, sand and large stones - in heavy rain it is washed away, which leads to the formation of pits and deep ruts. Its width does not exceed 5 meters, which makes it possible for two vehicles to pass only with a minimum clearance. Occasionally, significant rockfalls occur on the road, which cause accidents.
Remarkably enough, New Zealand is not compensated for damages sustained on the Captains Road. According to their representatives, such a risk is almost suicidal and equates to deliberate self-harm. and in the event that you go down on a raft along a river located in a canyon below a dangerous road or jump with a rope (bungee jumping).
Followed by huge herds
No natural hazards presented by cliffs, gorges, deep canyons and landslides, the Canning Cattle Road in Australia is no different. It originated two centuries ago - farmers used this route to send their herds to the best pastures located on the coast. The total length of the road is 1850 km, however, due to the low speed of traffic, it takes about 3 weeks to overcome such a path. The road surface is unpaved - it is dotted with many obstacles that arise during heavy rains.
The main difficulty of the road is its seclusion - throughout the entire time of the movement you can see only two small villages inhabited by aborigines in the number of no more than 100 people. Having decided to go through the entire route, you must have an excellent cross-country ability, as well as the following things:
- A supply of food for several days in the form of dry rations.
- Several large canisters of water - the air temperature in the desert around the road reaches +50 o C.
- A week's supply of fuel - that's how long it takes to get to the nearest village where you can get gasoline.
In addition, it is worth it - otherwise you risk dying of hunger, thirst or heat on a dangerous desert road without waiting for the next travelers who rarely appear in such places.
Permafrost and eternal dirt
The most dangerous roads were not without Russia either - a similar title is given to the route leading to Yakutsk. There is no asphalt coating on it, and the basis of the path is simple soil, sprinkled on top with a gravel mixture. This is exactly what the 100-kilometer section of the M56 Lena federal road is.
Road M56 "Lena" - the most dangerous route in Russia
It can compete with asphalt roads in terms of comfort and safety, but after the snow thaws, the road to Yakutsk turns into a real nightmare. The situation is aggravated by rains, which finally wash away the clay and create potholes, into which even large trucks completely fall through. It makes no sense to buy a powerful SUV - in some years the track is washed away so much that even caterpillar tractors get stuck in it. In order to somehow cope with such a situation, special graders are released onto the track, which clear mud blockages and renew the stone coating. However, this does not help for a long time - a day later the road becomes impassable again.
Sometimes the dangerous road remains washed out not only all spring, but also part of the summer - at a time like this, Yakutsk is threatened by a real humanitarian catastrophe. Food and other essential goods are delivered to the city exclusively by aviation, which cannot fully provide them to the 300,000th population. Numerous actions are currently being taken to improve the M56 road, but the length of the dangerous section has only been reduced by a few kilometers.
Choosing a route
After a thorough study of such roads, I would like to give advice to travelers - think over in advance the path along which you will move, and study its features as best as possible. Driving on such dangerous roads without a good car, the necessary things and - a real suicide. If it is possible to avoid driving through such hazardous areas, choose an alternative route, even if it will increase costs or waste a lot of time. Otherwise, carefully before leaving on a dangerous road, and also listen to your own feelings. If you feel tired or overly nervous, it is better to stop and rest before a dangerous road - in many cases, this advice saves lives.
We all love security. Therefore, one must know the places where there is a risk. Here are the 15 most dangerous roads in the world (newspaper "The Telegraph").
1. The North Yungas Road, Bolivia
This road is also known as the "Road of Death" and El Camino de la Muerte. What does she represent? In front of you is a 60-kilometer road that was built by prisoners from Paraguay in the 20th century in the 30s. It starts from the capital of Bolivia
La Paz to the town of Corioco. Imagine, the road is no wider than 3 meters, but two-way traffic is allowed, in addition, there are no warnings and safety restrictions. And drivers along the way often have to resist either fog or rain. Let's not think about the bad, but if you don't see it somewhere, you can fly from a height of 600 meters. It is worth noting that there are many such cases, and there are places on the road that indicate the terrible consequences of miscalculations by drivers. Fortunately, in recent years, the quality of the road has been slightly improved, especially at its most dangerous point.
2. Road Captains (Skippers Road), New Zealand
In the 19th century, miners wanted to build a path into the canyon rich in gold. It was then that the Road of Captains was built. It is now being introduced to thrill-hungry drivers as a one-day tour from Queenstown. But before getting on the road, drivers must obtain a special permit to travel. But insurance companies refuse to cover the alleged future damages from such a trip in extreme conditions. If you still managed to go down the Captains' Road, then at the end of the path you will have the opportunity to try bangijump or rafting on the river.
3. Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia
The length of the road is 11,000 kilometers, it stretches from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. A huge section of the road was built by prisoners from the camps. The road is very heterogeneous, on it you can find both asphalt (the western part of the country) and soil (the east of the country). Basically, the road is quite in good condition, but if you are caught by bad weather, for example, rain, then be extremely careful. After all, some areas during the rain resemble impenetrable swamps. And, which is very pleasing, in recent years such areas have been significantly improved.
4. Karakoram Highway, China and Pakistan
The Karakoram road is one of the highest mountain roads in the world. It is laid between the city of Abbottabad (Pakistan, this city is also known for the fact that Osama bin Laden was hiding in it) and the city of Kashgar. Of course, the high location of the road makes it possible to admire nature, and this is used by both cyclists and motorcyclists. Although, there are many dangers, especially during rain, heavy snow, landslides and altitude sickness.
5. Stelvio Pass, Italy
This road has prepared a lot of difficulties for drivers. But first it must be said that it connects the region of Lombardy with Austria. And the difficulties appeared in the fact that if we head along the road from the northern part, we will definitely meet 48 incredibly sharp turns, from which the unusually beautiful views of the Alpine mountains distract. Although, the Stelvio road received its mark thanks to the Top Gear program. The program named the road as "the world's greatest to drive". Only one thing is interesting, do the drivers agree with this?
6. Canning Stock Route, Australia
This road is considered the most remote among all other roads in the world. It is laid on a path of 1850 kilometers through the desert. But people who are chasing adventures have a very positive attitude towards this “short” section of the path. To overcome this path, in addition to knowledge in case of a car breakdown, in addition to the necessary spare parts, in which case, in addition to provisions and water, you will definitely need the car itself and another 3 weeks of time. Little, right? Gasoline, on the other hand, can be poured into the tank by buying it from local aboriginal businessmen who sell it on this road.
7. Taroko Gorge, Taiwan
Those who are brave and full of courage can, overcoming the path along this mountain road, taste the charm of the local nature, which pleases the eye with its unforgettable views. However, this area is characterized by landslides due to heavy rain. Landslides occur with a frequency of 3-4 times a year. Their precipitation reaches one meter. Of course, first you need to be sure of the weather forecasts, and then plan your way along the Taroko Gorge road.
8. Dalton Highway, Alaska, USA
I would like to note that the highway, 414 miles long, has become isolated. The purpose of the construction of this road was to provide a route for the supply of industries in Alaska that produced oil. On the way you can meet only 3 cities, the total population of which is 60 people. Large trucks driving down the Dalton Highway create clouds of dirt and dust, so it destroys all visibility on the road. And the highway itself is full of potholes. In addition, there are severe frosts in Alaska, which make it very difficult to move around.
9. Zoji Pass, India
Strong winds and snowfalls are very common at this pass. This makes it simply impassable during the winter. The roads are narrow and steep. But everyone probably forgot about the fence when the pass was built.
10. Trans-Saharan Highway, Algiers, Nigeria
The north of Algeria and Lagos of the south were connected by the Trans-Saharan Highway. Its length is 4,500 kilometers. Around the incredible beauty of deserted landscapes of the desert. Almost the entire section of the road is in good condition, it accounted for 85% of the entire route. But the rest of the - solid obstacles for the driver. On the way you can meet only a couple of places where you can buy water and fuel. However, it is worth considering that there are a large number of kilometers between them. The most important obstacle can be considered as a heat of 50 degrees, and sandstorms.
11. Transfagarasan, Romania
A distance of 90 kilometers belongs to the Transfagaras road. It surrounds the beautiful Carpathian Mountains in Romania. On it you can encounter sharp turns and descents, as well as a large number of tunnels. It was the reign of Nicolae Ceausescu in the 70s that connects the appearance of this road. It is worth noting that at that time 6 million kilograms of dynamite and 40 lives of soldiers were used to pave this path.
12. Sichuan-Tibet Highway, China
The road connected Chengdu and Lhasa with its 2,412 kilometers. In addition, the road was able to cross more than a dozen mountains. Of course, that on the road you can meet a maximum of extreme moments. Sometimes, it is worth noting, people are not afraid of obstacles, in pursuit of beautiful views of natural beauty.
13. Kabul-to-Jalalabad Road, Afghanistan
This Afghanistan road is comparable to the El Camino de la Muerte road, a distance of 60 kilometers. On its way there are not only cliffs and turns, but also the death of drivers. And, unfortunately, there are so many deaths that everyone has already lost count. The very same territory is under the control of the Taliban. Before the construction of the road, the situation was much better. British troops in 1842 decided to retreat. They started their journey from Kabul. Approximately 16,500 soldiers and their families faced death along the way as soon as William Brydon reached Jalalabad in good health.
14. A 537, UK
This road has become "Britain's Most Dangerous Road". Located between Buxton and Macclesfield. It is fraught with sharp and blind turns, as well as an incredible number of accidents that have happened. Some data: 2008 - 21 accidents. There is another dangerous road in England - A 5012 (Pikehall to Matlock), A 621 (Baslow to Totley), A 625 (Calver to Sheffield), A 54 (Congleton to Buxton), A 581 (Rufford to Chorley), A 5004 ( Whaley Bridge to Buxton), A 675 (Blackburn to Preston), A 61 (Barnsley to Wakefield) and A 285 (Chichester to Petworth).
15. Any Road, Eritrea
Little Eritrea has become the country with the highest number of road deaths per capita. This conclusion was made by the World Health Organization. For example, compared to China, which has 16.5 deaths per capita, or the US, 13.9 deaths, or the UK, 5.4 deaths, in Eritrea, these figures were 48 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. Very fearsome figures. Drivers, beware!
People living in Russia can be frightened by different things, but not by roads. Almost any foreign curiosity from the above list will find an analogue in their native country, and even, perhaps, not just one, but directly dozens! But still, let's see what the rest of the inhabitants of the planet are afraid of and what roads have earned them the glory of the most dangerous and terrifying.
1. Mountain Road of Death
The old highway from the capital of Bolivia, La Paz, to the city of Coroico - northern Las Yungas - has a second, more commonly used name: El Camino de la Muerte, that is, the Road of Death. These 64 km of asphalt, which lead down the edge of the Altiplano from a height of 4650 meters to a height of 1200 meters, were built in the 1930s during the war by Paraguayan prisoners of war.
Traffic on the Death Road (unlike other Bolivian roads) is allowed in both directions, but the roadway here is no wider than 3 meters and does not have a safety fence.
The monstrous elevation difference between the upper and lower points of the Death Road is the reason that travelers descending it go from high mountain coolness to tropical heat. Because of this, rains, fogs, landslides and landslides are so frequent on a short stretch of the road. In some places, waterfalls run from the mountain right onto the asphalt.
As a result, any awkwardness or mistake of the driver can lead to a fall into an abyss 600 meters deep.
Everywhere on the road one can see commemorative signs and marks indicating the places of the accident, car crashes and deaths. Every year, the Death Road claimed dozens of lives. On July 24, 1983, a bus fell off it, killing more than a hundred people.
Finally, in the late 90s, the Bolivian authorities built an alternate road, new and safer. But the Road of Death was not closed: it became a tourist attraction. Guides carry foreigners along it and organize extreme bicycle tours.
2. Death Railway
The 415 km long railway track (of which 13 km are bridges) between Bangkok (Thailand) and Rangoon (Burma) is also called the Death Road, but not because of the danger of driving along it, but because its construction caused the death of several thousand people . Maybe a more accurate name would be Road of the Dead.
This is probably the only construction site in the world recognized by the court as a war crime.
In 1942, Imperial Japan invaded Burma from Thailand, retaking it from Britain. To supply the Japanese troops in the "Burmese Campaign" it was necessary to build a road.
When the British ruled Burma, they found it a daunting task: to cut almost five hundred kilometers through rolling jungles with many rivers.
However, the samurai were not embarrassed by the grandiose plan. After all, they did not intend to build with their own hands. And they were not going to pay for the work. They used the labor of 180 thousand Asian convicts and 60 thousand prisoners of war - British, Australians, Dutch, Americans and other members of the anti-Hitler coalition. The working and maintenance conditions were such that about 90,000 Asian convicts and 16,000 prisoners of war died during construction. After the war, Hiroshi Abe, the warden of the POW camp, was found personally responsible for the deaths of 3,000 prisoners and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The road was built in 1943, but as a result of hostilities, it fell into disrepair. However, 130 km of track was reconstructed after the war. There were even plans to completely restore the road.
In the meantime, riding on the Hell Passage route near the city of Kanchanaburi, northwest of the Thai capital - where the train goes around sheer cliffs and passes several wooden bridges - is one of the popular tourist attractions.
Whether there are ghosts there is unknown. Today, only the classic film The Bridge on the River Kwai and several museums and memorial cemeteries remind of the sad events on the Road of Death.
3. Glass path and "Paradise gates"
On Mount Tianmen, one of the highest peaks in China (1518.6 meters above sea level), in a national park near the city of Zhangjiajie, an amazing tourist complex has been built, part of which is a unique glass path and the longest and highest cable car in the world. Its spans reach 500 m, and the total length is 7455 m! The name of the road in Chinese sounds very romantic: "Gate to heaven." But in English, romance is already dubious: the name Heaven’s Gate, rather, betrays the cautious attitude of many travelers who happened to spend several creepy and exciting minutes in a cabin suspended in the middle of the clouds on a steel cable.
Here, many are shy. But if there are those who are not afraid of the height of the cable car, then the hanging glass path will strike fear into anyone. A hanging path leads along the mountain right along the edge of the abyss among bizarre relic trees. In some places, the floor of the hanging walkway is made of glass. You can see the clouds under your feet. And remember the fragility and frailty of earthly existence.
However, neither accidents nor catastrophes have yet happened on the mountain of the Heavenly Gates: all structures are very reliable.
4. Controversial road
The Karakorum Highway, although laid on the ground, in many of its sections is immersed in the clouds. This highest mountain road in the world runs from the city of Abbottabad in Pakistan to the Chinese city of Kashgar and is considered one of the most dangerous roads on the planet.
The Karakorum highway repeats the Great Silk Road of antiquity. From above, beautiful views of unique beauty open up there, but many dangers lie in wait for travelers in the form of rains, landslides, storms, winds, snow drifts, blockages and altitude sickness. For 20 kilometers of the road, on average, there are only 30-40 meters of asphalt. But what is even more unpleasant is that this road runs between the regions of Jammu and Kashmir, that is, territories that have been the cause of fierce disputes between India and Pakistan for more than 60 years. The area of border conflicts, where, in addition to the harsh nature, the power of force and weapons reigns - this is what the Karakoram Highway is. However, desperate cyclists and bikers love to travel on it.
5. Merciless Road
The name of this route, carved into the rocks of Taihan in the Chinese province of Golian, is “The Road that Forgiving Mistakes.”
Residents of the local village built it in 1997 to be able to get to the "mainland" from their sky-high heights.
The highway is a 1200 meter tunnel in a mountain 15 feet high and 12 feet wide. There are 30 windows, perhaps so that the claustrophobic can calm their nerves by looking outside and admiring the spacious abyss below.
Really very beautiful. Local residents overcome the road, mainly on bicycles. But cars often flew off it into a cliff. After all, this is a road that does not forgive mistakes.
6. Road without insurance
In the second half of the 19th century, this road was built in New Zealand to give local miners access to the gold canyon. At the same time, for some reason the road is called the Road of Captains - Skippers Road.
Now, to move around it, drivers must obtain permission. But most insurance companies warn that they will not cover the losses of such risk-takers, in which case.
However, adventure tourists from the nearby city of Queenstown love day trips along this dangerous road. It's very beautiful there. And then, listen carefully: I passed the Road of the captains. Without insurance. Sounds proud!
7. Desert road
Luxor-Hurghada is a famous tourist route in Egypt, connecting recreation areas along the Red Sea coast with the ancient city of the pharaohs, Luxor. The highway is 280 km long with a good and even road surface, the journey along it takes only 4-5 hours.
And yet, many people died on this road. The thing is that they drive here mainly at night, avoiding the scorching heat of the desert during the day. When drivers rush along the highway with their headlights off, they often collide head-on without seeing each other in columns of dust.
Why don't they turn on the headlights? The fact is that driving on this road with the headlights on is even more dangerous. Terrorists, robbers, all kinds of robbers flock to this world like moths. The consequences are sad. In 1997, Islamist fanatics shot 62 German tourists here.
8. The longer - the more lethal
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the Panamerican Highway is the longest motorway in the world. It starts in Alaska, in North America, and ends in the southernmost regions of South America.
The section of the road passing through Costa Rica is the bloodiest section of this route.
The scenic route leads through tropical forests, wild places, almost untouched by civilization. Beautiful, but repairs are carried out here too rarely. So some sections of the Pan-American highway are simply washed away during the rainy season. And after floods, landslides can happen here at any time of the year.
So this road is full of surprises, but some of them are deadly.
9. Ice Road
The Canadian towns of Inuvik and Tuktoyak are located in the very north of Canada. They are so remote from the "mainland" that there are no roads, except for a winter road on the ice of the Mackenzie River, in these places.
Every winter, road services measure the thickness of the ice and allow or prohibit the opening of traffic. They also clean the road and save the unfortunate people caught in a snowstorm - storms in this region of Canada are insidious, they always come suddenly.
There is also a constant danger of running into a crack in the ice or falling into a snowdrift. Canadians and Americans consider the Tuktoyak Ice Road to be extreme. Of course, in Russia winter roads are a common thing, almost in every village they are used.
10. Animal Road
The Canning Stock Route in Australia is indeed a former route along which the first white settlers drove herds.
This is one of the most remote roads in the world from civilization. Walking along it is very difficult, because it crosses 1850 km of absolutely deserted desert. To overcome this road, it will take at least a month of time, a technically flawless car, as well as spare parts and the ability to repair any breakdowns with your own hands, solid supplies of water, provisions and fuel. Although some can be bought from the natives, one or two communities still live in this wilderness.
But, of course, there is no certainty that they will find exactly what you need. Or that none of them will turn out to be a cannibal.
11. Troll Road
The Norwegian mountain route began to be built at the end of the 19th century, but was completed only in 1936.
This is the most fabulous road in the world, as it leads travelers along the mountain "Troll's Cap", through the places "Troll's Hut" and "Troll's Church".
There are 11 loops on the winding road, the width of the roadway does not exceed three meters. Cars drive along this road only in spring and summer. The rest of the year is too dangerous.
To overcome this difficult road, visiting tourists often hire drivers from among the locals: they, I suppose, understand all these wild trolls better.
12. Dodgy road
Once upon a time, this area was the border between Italy and Austria-Hungary. As they say, both yours and ours. Maybe that's why the road through the Prato Pass in the local mountains turned out to be so ... evasive.
A trip along it can be pretty nerve-wracking, especially if you drive into a cloud at the top, and get under freezing rain a little lower. It is not in vain that such a capricious road was called Stelvio Pass - "Queen of Zigzags".
You can drive on it by car from June to September. In winter it is a luge track. Again: both ours and yours, two in one. But at least in something there is now certainty: the road is recognized as the territory of Italy.
13. Road to nowhere
The American highway in the state of New Mexico, near Albuquerque, is called by the locals "the road to nowhere." It leads to the San Mateo mountain range and ends there. Tourists liked to ride on it to enjoy the views. However, since 2000, 17 people have disappeared without a trace on this road. And this is only confirmed official data.
There are no turns and branches on the road and, in theory, there is nowhere to get away from it. Nevertheless, the road seems to swallow careless drivers, and sometimes entire families. People seem to dissolve in the air. The State Police and Tourism Authority recently acknowledged the mystery of this land-based Bermuda Triangle. Public servants, private enthusiasts, and all sorts of psychics tried to reveal the secret of the Road to Nowhere. And yet, so far, no one has succeeded.
In conclusion, I would like to remind you that in Russia everything is in abundance. And the terrible roads are just like dirt. True, they didn’t get glass ones - the climate does not allow.
"Fools and roads" - this problem concerns not only our country. The problem of dangerous and mediocre roads exists in many countries of the world. About the existence of some of them, we could not even imagine.
We present you the "Top 10" most dangerous roads of our time.
10. Gravelly Hill (England).
Spaghetti Crossing is the most confusing road junction in the United Kingdom. Pleases only one thing - the quality of this road at altitude. The Gravelly Hill Interchange was developed in 1965. 560 reinforced concrete columns support six levels of this interchange. At this intersection, you will have 18 options to continue driving. The complex interweaving of Birmingham leads even the most experienced drivers into a stupor.
09. Stelvio Pass (Italy).
This road lies in northern Italy. Construction began in 1820 and lasted more than five years. The road is alpine, the highest point of which has a height of 2757 km, and the road itself, 44 km long, is one of the most dangerous in the world. Trailers are prohibited in this area. The maximum slope of the road is 14%. The world's popular TV show "Top Gear" considered that this road is the best place to get the aesthetic pleasure of driving.
08. Atlantic road (Norway).
The original construction of this road gives this place a beautiful shell, but in fact saturates it with dangerous descents and turns. This road is a favorite object of tourists. It connects two settlements Kristiansund and Molde. During a storm, waves break right onto the road, intimidating naive tourists. The Atlantic Road is one of the most scenic highways in the world, connecting 12 bridges on its way. The length of the road is 36 km.
07. Fairy meadows (Pakistan).
This gravel road describes its name exactly the opposite. It lies in the northwest of the Himalayas. The name of this road, once upon a time, was invented by German climbers. The road is located at an altitude of 3 km above sea level. The road does not contain any fences, only the mountains and expanses of Pakistan. The inhabitants of this country manage to pass along this path in buses and trucks. If you travel the world and like extreme adventures, this route is for you.
06. Zoji Pass (India).
This site is located at an altitude of 3529 meters and is part of the Himalayan range. The Indian mountain road is constantly exposed to raging winds, heavy snowfalls, so in winter this road is impassable and remains closed. This pass is vital and connects such settlements as Kashmir and Ladakh. They were subjected to fierce fighting in 1948 between Pakistan and India, and constantly changed hands.
05. Sichuan-Tibet (China).
The 2411 km highway is located between Tibet and Chengdu. Fourteen mountains carry this road, surrounded by dozens of Tibetan rivers and wild forests. The highest point of these mountains is 6095 m. The number of car accidents that have occurred here exceeds all international standards established by the World Health Organization! This highway is considered one of the most dangerous not only in China, but throughout the world.
04. Siberian road (Russia).
The road runs all the way to Yakutsk (highway M56), and there is simply no other official passage to this city. The length of the highway is 1236 km. Cars have no place here. Even tractors and trucks get stuck in blurry road mud. The condition of the highway is catastrophic, and whether the situation will be harmed in the near future. Language does not dare to call this road "federal". And what is happening on this road in winter? Air transport remains the most adequate way to Yakutsk.
03. Taroko Gorge (Taiwan).
The beautiful tunnel road of Teroko Gorge is a favorite route among tourists, however, it is very dangerous to go through this path without a guide! The road runs through tunnels measuring 4 x 3 (height and width). A large amount of marble is mined in the Taroko Gorge, and the Taroko road is the way to transport this rock.
02. Halsema (Philippines).
Halsema also has the name "Mountain Path". This is the highest highway in the Philippines (7.4 km above sea level). The highway was named after American-born engineer Julius Hobzems. This man came to the post of mayor of the city of Baguio in the 1920s and 30s. The construction of this road took about seven years and local residents were used as builders. During the rainy season, a large number of landslides are observed in these places, which are a danger to all road users.
01. North Yungas (Bolivia).
The "Road of Death" has a length of almost 66 km and is located at an altitude of 4.5 km. In 1995, this road was named the most dangerous in the world. About 400 tourists a year died on this route. Commemorative marks and signs have been installed at the places of death of people. In 2006, another path was created, however, North Yungas still remains a path of constant "adventure".
Driving on these roads is sure to give you an unforgettable adrenaline rush. So don't forget to fasten your seat belt before heading out on any of these crazy trails.
Zoji-La, India
This 9-kilometer road connecting Ladakh and Kashmir rises to a height of 3528 meters above sea level. The Zoji-La Pass is the second highest pass on the Srinagar-Leh Highway.
Transfagaras Highway, Romania 
This mountain highway in the Carpathians connects the Romanian regions of Wallachia and Transylvania and passes through the Fagaras mountain range. It reaches its highest point at an altitude of 2034 meters and is the highest road in Romania.
Dalton Highway, Alaska, USA 
This ice trail of truckers consists of a lifeless 660 km road with just three small villages along the way.
Khardung La, India 
Despite the claims that this is the highest highway in the world, in fact there are several other roads that are even higher. However, 5,359 meters above sea level is also a lot.
Yungas Road, Bolivia 
This road of death, considered one of the most dangerous in the world, annually claims from 200 to 300 lives.
Atlantic road, Norway 
This section of a two-lane highway in the governorate of Møre og Romsdal is distinguished by a very original design. And the Storsesandet Bridge is the longest of the eight bridges along this 8.3 km road.
Gulian Tunnel, China 
The road through the Taihang Mountains was built by the locals. Until 1972, the rock-cut path was the only link between Gulyan village and the outside world. It took five years to complete the 1,200-meter vehicular tunnel, about 5 meters high and 4 meters wide.
Passage du Gois, France 
This 2.7-kilometre highway linking the island of Noirmoutier with the mainland is only accessible to traffic for a few hours twice a day, after low tide. The rest of the time it is flooded by the tide.
Tianmen mountain road, China 
The 11 km road with 99 bends reaches the top of the mountain.
Dakhla Oasis, Egypt 
When traveling to the Dakhla oasis, absolutely stunning views open up.
Hana, Hawaii 
This 100 km road connects Kahului with the city of Hana on the island of Maui. The narrow, winding highway passes through 59 bridges, 46 of which have only one dual traffic lane.
Kolyma highway, Russia 
The “Road on the Bones”, which can be used to get from Magadan to Yakutsk, was built by the hands of Gulag prisoners
Col de la Bonet, France 
This road on a 2,715-meter-high pass in the Alpes-Maritimes is located near the Italian border.
Saint Gotthard, Switzerland 
This road, on a pass 2,106 meters above sea level, connects Uri and Ticino in Switzerland.
Mountain road in the Caucasus 
Narrow road from Sochi to Lake Ritsa in the Caucasus Mountains.