Being perched on the high cliffs, with the length of hundreds of kilometer, difficult terrains, extreme weather ... are characteristic of these deadly stretches of road. Even they have been dubbed as the world's most terrifying ways.
The road of the death - Hua Shan peak, China
The road of the death - Hua Shan peak, China: According to The Richest, this is the most dangerous road in the world, made of crude the wooden planks assembled on 2,154 m high cliff. Guests must stick to the chains hanged on the cliffs to go over wooden plank. Despite no accurate statistics, it is estimated about more than 100 people perished here each year while attempting to conquer this dangerous segment.
Drakensberg Traverse, South Africa
Drakensberg Traverse, South Africa: The road is both long and rugged, with the length of about 220 – 240 km. There are absolutely no signposts or checkpoints, travelers must follow traces of wild animals, footprints to determine the right directions. Hill, windy, snow and mud make the journey become more difficult. Guests must prepare carefully for the trip. It does not mention facing the cases of height scare and extreme terrain.
El Caminito del Rey, Spain
El Caminito del Rey, Spain: the deadly road was built in 1901 when workers of the hydroelectric plant near Gaitanejo and Chorro waterfalls in Spain need a walkway connecting two rock banks to transport the materials. In 1921, the King of Spain at this time - Alfonso XIII - was crossing the road so it was named as King's pathway (the King's pathway). Many fatal accidents had occurred here, so the road was forced to close in 1999 and 2000. The street is just 1 m in width, over 3 km in length and it is 100 m higher than the river below. Roads are made of concrete, steel handrails, and support columns under the bridge, tilted about 45 degrees on the cliff.
The Snowmen Trek, Bhutan
The Snowmen Trek, Bhutan: Elevation and slope make here become one of the toughest stretches of road in the world. Starting from Paro and ending after 24 days in Nikka Chhu, this path is not for the weak. The altitude is often 4,000m, sometimes up to 5.332m, the weather is extremely harsh. In return, the scene here is spectacular with valleys, old jungles, and white snow-covered peaks.
Skyline / Muir Snowfield, Rainier peak, Washington
Skyline / Muir Snowfield, Rainier peak, Washington: The protruding road is at the altitude of 853 m, the steep, white snow, cold weather is constantly changing. Especially the sudden storms blow from the Pacific Ocean without notice. About 100 mountaineers have ever slipped or frozen because of the cold when conquering this stretch of road. Besides, Muir Snowfield is also an active volcano.
Chadar Trek, Himalayas
Chadar Trek, Himalayas: This road takes from 6 - 10 days to conquer, with the altitude up to 3.322 m. Road is famous through the images of the monks walking with barefoot along the Zanskar River on international magazines. Cold weather, slippery rocks along the river, spending all the night in the cave are the challenges not to be easy to overcome.
West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island
West Coast Trail, Vancouver Island: The length of 77 km, West Coast Trail has attracted hundreds of people every year to conquer despite snow storms, volcanoes. The slope, wooden bridges, wooden ladder and a loss of control are the parts of this travel. Bear, panther, and wolf are your companions threatening anytime.
Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii
Kalalau Trail, Kauai, Hawaii: It has the length of 17 km on cliff 1.219 m above sea level. Rock, thick mud, rain are the risks that make visitors can stumble, be swallowed by ocean below.
Devil's Path, New York
Devil's Path, New York: It has the length of 40km on Catskill Mountain; the distance from Manhattan rural is about 2-3 hours. Due to the terrain, it takes 2 days for you to complete this stretch of road and you must pass six peaks with the steep cliff, slippery waterfall.
Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea
Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea: This road has historical meaning because it is the place where the battle between the Japanese and Australian soldier in the 2nd world war happened.
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