Top 10 Most Dangerous Roads In The World

Hello, all mystery analyzing experts! I’m sure that many of you are extremely confident in your steering, right? But imagine you have to drive on a craggy cliff, winding roads with scary abysses.

And that’s just the beginning. There are many dangerous roads that even the best drivers must be cautious. Let’s come with: 10 most dangerous roads in the world

Number 10: The Tianmen Mountain Road – China

Those who want to conquer spectacular roads in China should not miss the opportunity to discover Tianmen Mountain – the road located in the territory of Tianmen National Park, Zhangjiajie, northwest of Hunan Province, China.

It is undeniable that Tianmen Mountain is really one of the most dangerous roads in the world with a length of 10 km, 99 bends with scary slope and many dead corners.

The height difference between the beginning and the end of Tianmen Mountain reaches 1,100 m. The highest point of the road is 1,300 m above sea level.

Although dangerous, the Tianmen Mountain was created favorably bestowed with the beauty like heaven. At the end of the road, through 999 steps, visitors will arrive at a place called the “Heaven Gate”, the intersection between the gods and the mortal world.

If we do not want to travel by road, we can challenge our courage by taking the cable car.

Number 9: The Transfagaraan Road – Romania

Transfagaraan in the Carpathian mountains is the highest road in Romania. This tough road has been mentioned many times in the famous TV program in the UK – Top Gear.

Transfagaraan became the road of death right from the construction period. 40 people died during construction in 1970.

Lying zigzag like a snake in the mountains, this road is famous for its sharp and sudden bends, once killing many people.

With dangers lurking around, this is definitely not a place for those with low steering ability. But the more dangerous, the more attractive.

The difficult and dangerous road always attracts tourists. They take great risks to admire unique natural attractions such as the beautiful Izvorul lake, the Bistrica river as well as the dense pine forest.

Therefore, the Transfagara road is a promising destination for those who are really looking for adventure.

Number 8: The Paso de los Caracoles – Chile

Paso de los Caracoles is also known as “the slug pass” because of the winding road like snails. This is a road with a height of about 800 m above sea level, which leads to the Argentine border.

This road is famous for its steep slope and sharp bends. Although dangerous, this is the main route out of Chile’s capital Santiago to the city of Mendoza in Argentina and thus has heavy traffic.

Drivers here must always be cautious to slow down because only a second of carelessness can take their lives.

The drivers share the driving experience learned from the turtle: slowly but surely. This Paso de los Caracoles road is especially dangerous in the winter when it is frequently covered by snow.

The heavy snow blocks both ends of the tunnel and there is a risk of falling rocks, which are extremely dangerous.

Number 7: The Caucasus road – Russia

The Caucasus Road is winding, narrow, which connects Ritsa and Sochi Lake, and passes through the majestic mountains in the region.

The Caucasus is known for its craggy slopes and many Z-bends in the middle of the mountain. It takes very strong steering to dare to cross this road because it only takes a moment of carelessness and the whole car can plunge into the abyss.

Not only that, but the Caucasus Road is a foggy area like a curtain that limits the visibility of drivers.

One more thing the driver should note is that this road is unpaved, difficult to move and extremely narrow.

Because of so much danger, the Caucasus has become the horror of many drivers.

Number 6: The Gotthard Pass – Switzerland

Gotthard Pass is also known as St. Gotthard Pass, which is located at an altitude of 2,106 m. This is a mountain pass on the Alps through Saint-Gotthard Cathedral and connecting the north and south of Switzerland.

The pass lies between Airolo in the state of Ticino speaking Italian and Andermatt in the state of Uri speaking German.

The 64km long road curves from one side to another, creating a magnificent landscape for people passing here.

The beauty is like a rose with thorns because, despite the beautiful view, Gotthard Road has many black holes of death.

The pass was built in 1830 and is famous for the 17 km long Gotthard tunnel. It has unexpected bends and terrifying gradients. Therefore, this is the place where often serious collision occurs.

So instead of directly exploring the pass, many people choose to watch Gotthard Pass through the screen like this.

Number 5: The Col de la Bonette Pass – France

Located in the Alps of France, near the Italian border, the Col de la Bonette Pass is a famous road for beauty as well as potential dangers.

From a distance, the road is winding through the cliffs as confirming the position of humans with nature. But behind that grandeur is the death lurking on every meter of the road.

With rugged terrain, many sharp bends, far from the center, this mountain pass is the name that makes many of the best drivers tremble.

Many people mistakenly believe this is the highest road in Europe because of the sign at the foot of the pass.

However, in fact, the height of Col de la Bonette is about 2,802 m above sea level, much lower than other places such as Alaca Dag, La Colletta.

With the challenges it brings, the road has been chosen as the race track for the famous Tour de France, which is the most famous French World Tour race.

Number 4: The Guoliang Tunnel – China

How many people needed do you think to split the mountain? It is hard to believe that the Guoliang tunnel was built by only 13 workers of the village of the same name.

Drilled into the Taihang Mountains, this tunnel is the only path to Guoliang’s more than 600-year-old village, lying on a 200 m high cliff.

This tunnel is considered one of the most rugged and impressive roads in the world. The tunnel is quite narrow, only enough for two cars to avoid each other with 5m high, 4m wide and 1,250m long.

In total, the Guoliang tunnel has 35 windows to bring light and air into the tunnel. One side is based on the mountain, while the other is a deep abyss.

Guoliang pass makes many people dread and afraid to go through. For years, the tunnel across the mountain of Guoliang has always been on the list of the most dangerous destinations in the world.

However, this dangerous road attracts the curiosity of many tourists around the world. Thanks to a craggy path, from a village in danger of being forgotten, Guoliang village has become an attractive tourist destination.

Number 3: The Stelvio Pass – Italy

Stelvio is an important road connecting the Valtellina region with the Val Venosta of Italy. Not only that, but Stelvio is also an extremely important connection with the historical and sporting events of this country.

Despite the beautiful view at night, the Stelvio Pass is the fear of many people. The pass has witnessed many tragic accidents.

Drivers must be especially careful with zigzag and rugged roads here. With a length of over 22 km, located on an altitude of 2,758 m, Stelvio is the highest mountain pass in Europe.

Because of this height, the climate is winter all year round, and the road is covered with white snow.

The entire road is paved with 48 steep and dangerous bends, challenging the skills of any bizarre rider.

Number 2: The Sichuan-Tibet Highway – China

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is a real challenge for experienced drivers when owning dozens of spectacular bends at an altitude of thousands of meters.

The most impressive is the road named “72 bends of the Nujiang River”, along this highway. The 30km winding road along the highway rises from an altitude of 1800m to a breathtaking altitude of 4658m.

Avalanches, falling rocks, sharp turns, bad roads, dizzying elevations make the Sichuan-Tibet highway one of the most dangerous, but also beautiful, paradise-like roads.

The road will take you through majestic peaks with stunning views, regardless of warm spring or snowfall winter.

From the “deadly” bends, visitors can admire the winding road against the snow-covered mountains.

The majestic and beautiful spectacle of nature is a reward for those who dare to overcome challenges. How brave they are!

Number 1: The Yungas Road – Bolivia

Known under the name of El Camino de la Muerte, the Yungas road is famous for its majestic scenery and fatal accidents due to its narrow, winding road with deep abyss and limited visibility.

In 1995, the Federal Development Bank of America voted the North Yungas Road as “the world’s most dangerous road”.

According to statistics, 200-300 people die on this road every year. The route starts from the capital La Paz, making a dizzying height at La Cumbre Pass, following the Cordillera Oriental Range to the town of Coroico.

This Death Road was built in the 1930s during the Chaco War by Paraguayan prisoners. The road is only 3.6 m wide.

One side is a rocky mountain, while the other is a 600 m deep abyss. That’s not all. The fog and showers also limit visibility when traveling, and the road surfaces are always slippery with rocky cliffs full of sharp rocks.

Therefore, slowing and inching is considered the safest solution for drivers on this road. Although there are many dangers, the above roads are located in a beautiful sightseeing spot, so they still attract thousands of tourists every year.

Not surprisingly, many people are determined to conquer these roads to challenge their skills! Hopefully, the knowledge can help you.

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