The most dangerous place on the road. The most dangerous roads in the world

It is a very dangerous place where every second an accident can occur, leading to significant injuries to many people or even death. However, the development of modern infrastructure is constantly reducing the likelihood of such incidents, 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 pass along the road every day, carrying food, building materials and other important goods.

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 you will follow 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 this 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.

In his poem "The Road Less Traveled," Robert Frost talks about what a successful walk he made, choosing a road he had not previously explored, because it was radically different from the usual routes. And although the unknown road is more interesting, scenic and filled with adventure, among other things, it can also be more dangerous. Cliffs, obstacles, pits... With the help of modern technologies and materials used in the construction of roads, they are trying to minimize their danger to human life, but today there are a lot of places all over the world where you should think a thousand times before you set foot.

There are no cliffs, sheer cliffs or sharp turns. A typical section of the Australian highway is 1100 km long. It would seem that it could be dangerous? Everything is simple and boring. Yes, but don't forget that the road is in southern Australia. This region is rich in wild animals. Kangaroos, emus, camels and many other animals very often cause serious damage to cars. Dawn and sunset are the most dangerous periods, because usually just at this time the animals try to cross the road.

The Transfagarasan road is a true legend among motorists. Impressive descents, 90 kilometers of hairpin bends - the BBC Top Gear team named it "The best road in the world." It was built as a military route in the 1970s, during the reign of Nicolae Ceausescu. This is the second longest road in Romania, and it also connects the two highest mountains in the southern Carpathians. The paved road connects the historical regions of Transylvania and Wallachia, and the numerous turns make it possible to admire some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. There are more tunnels and viaducts here than on any other road in the country.

The Stelvio Pass is considered the highest paved road in the Eastern Alps. It was built during the time of the Austrian Empire between 1820-1825 and connects the Valtellina and Adige valleys. The road has very sharp turns. The unusual zigzag route looks like a child's doodle. The sides of the track are protected only by a low concrete fence, so even the most experienced drivers often experience a feeling of dizziness. The road is open from June to September. It is at this time that numerous tourists come to the Eastern Alps to experience the extreme road.

The A537, nicknamed the Widows' Road and locally known as Cat and Fiddle Road, is considered the most dangerous in the United Kingdom. Between 2006 and 2008, 34 people were killed on the 10 km stretch of road, and 44 serious accidents occurred between 2007 and 2011, according to information provided by the UK Road Safety Foundation. The track is especially popular among motorcyclists, as well as among those who want to enjoy the open space of the English countryside. Sharp turns and drops, stone walls - all this makes the road very dangerous for drivers.

Locals call the Kolyma highway "Route" because it is the only main road in Eastern Siberia. It is also called the "road of bones" because it was built by thousands of political prisoners exiled to the region during the Stalinist regime. Rumor has it that during the construction of the track, many were shot and buried right here, under the road asphalt. In 2008, the Kolyma Highway was awarded the title of a federal road. Actor Ewan McGregor made a trip along the Kolyma highway especially for the TV show "Long Way Around". Since then, it has attracted adventurers from all over the world.

A four-kilometer road in the eastern Himalayas connects Kulla, Lahul and the Spiti valleys. The pass is known for its numerous frequent landslides, unpredictable snowstorms and avalanches, it is not surprising that the word "Rotang" in translation means "mountain of corpses". The road is open from May to November. In 2010, a group of 300 tourists got stuck here due to a snow storm. A tunnel is currently being built under the pass to allow safer traffic.

The Pakistani government has named the road the Friendship Highway, but there is absolutely nothing friendly here for either drivers or passengers. The Karakoram highway is the highest paved road in the world (4800 meters). The 1,300 km section connects Pakistan to China through the Khunjerab Pass and some of the highest mountains in the world, including Nanga Parbat, also known as the "killer mountain". Avalanches, landslides and floods often occur on the Karakoram Highway.

Trollstigen means "Troll Path" or "Troll Ladder". This is a very accurate description of the extremely dangerous mountain road that connects the towns of Åndalsnes and Valldal. It is closed in winter and spring due to heavy snowfalls, but in summer it is a very popular tourist route. The construction took eight years. The opening took place in 1936 as part of the Norwegian national road 63. And although it has been widened in recent years, this segment remains narrow. A slope of 9% and 11 hairpin turns is what sets it apart from many others. The government has issued a decree prohibiting vehicles over 12 meters long from traveling on it. Nevertheless, there are parking lots, viewing platforms, and you can also admire the Stigfossen waterfall.

According to the International Highway Safety Association, there are between 100 and 200 fatalities on the Yungas road a year. The 65-kilometer stretch of road that connects the capital of La Paz and the jungle city of Coroico is called the "Death Road", but the locals call it only "winding". It is decorated with a huge number of monuments and crosses that appeared here as a result of countless deaths. Because of this, the track looks more like a graveyard than a road. Yungas is located at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level. Its width is only 3 meters. Often there is fog here, and landslides occur. In 2006, a safer route was built between La Paz and Coroico. However, this did not become the reason that the extreme road was abandoned. Often, extreme bike tours are arranged on it for everyone who wants to tickle nerves and tease death.

Formally, the highway is called the "ring road". Highway 1 or A01 is part of a 2200 km road network connecting Mazar, Kabul and Kandahar, as well as many other cities. However, it is the segment connecting Kabul and Jalalabad that is the most dangerous. A narrow winding road rises to a height of 600 meters through the Kabul Gorge. However, harsh environmental conditions and poor infrastructure are just part of the problem. The track passes through Taliban territory, which is why it is so dangerous. There are numerous police checkpoints along the way. Patrols are sent here every day to ensure the security of NATO convoys. Bombs, ambushes, mortars, small arms, and extreme weather make Highway 1 the most dangerous in the world.
And yet, despite all the dangers, drivers will have to overcome thousands of kilometers along such routes, because they will not be here soon, and they can not save them from all troubles.

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.

Movement on the Road of Death (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 traffic on 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, 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, maybe 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 used by the early white settlers to drive 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.

The most dangerous roads in the world are an amazing sight. When you drive a car along the edge of an abyss, it takes your breath away with such force that in terms of emotions it can be compared to a parachute jump!

If you like interesting facts about everything, then welcome. in front of you most dangerous roads in the world.

Atlantic Road in Norway

A unique road that was built specifically for tourists. The Atlantic Road connects small islands in the Atlantic Ocean.

The amazing landscapes that open to the eyes of tourists should not distract from the main thing: maintaining their own safety. The fact is that there are often cases when a powerful wave simply washes the car into the ocean.

Dalton Highway in Alaska

The Dalton Highway is one of the most isolated roads in the world. An interesting fact is that the length of this road is 666 kilometers. Along it you can meet only three settlements, each of which has no more than 30 people.

Asphalt is available only on 175 kilometers of this road, everything else is covered with gravel. By the way, this highway is often shown on American television as the most dangerous road in the world. People who choose to travel this route are strongly advised by the authorities to stock up on essentials and medical supplies.

This road is considered the most snowy in the world, so the driver can lose control of the car at any moment, and help will not arrive soon.

Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan

Many people know the Eshima Ohashi Bridge from the video advertising the Tanto minivan. This concrete bridge, 1.7 km long and 11.3 meters wide, is the largest in Japan and the third largest in the world. It connects two Japanese cities.

It is these characteristics that make it possible to confidently attribute this road to one of the most dangerous in the world. By the way, some sites show an artificially exaggerated slope of the bridge, claiming that riding on it is comparable to riding a roller coaster.

In fact, the maximum angle of inclination of the Eshima Ohashi bridge is 6.1%, which is quite acceptable for any car. An interesting fact is that the steep slope of the bridge and in general its unique height is due to the need for ships to pass under it.

Himalayan road in Nepal

The Himalayan road is located high in the mountains. It is no coincidence that it belongs to the most dangerous roads in the world. Indeed, at the state level, the highway is no longer serviced, since another, safer route has been built. Extreme lovers, on the contrary, tend to get here.

After all, narrow paths, treacherous potholes, 180-degree turns and regular rain landslides are a mortal danger for anyone who dares to try their luck on this mountainous off-road.

Troll trail in Norway

Connecting two Norwegian cities, one of the world's most dangerous roads, the Troll Trail, is closed in winter and spring. After all, at this time there are heavy snowfalls, entailing deadly avalanches and landslides. In the summer, hundreds and thousands of tourists who love thrills travel along a special route with 11 sharp turns.

Captains Road in New Zealand

The Captains' Road was built in the 19th century to transport mining equipment on horse teams. That is, for modern cars with an average weight of 1500 kg, this path may be the last. Extremely loose and wetted by heavy rains, the soil creates ideal conditions for landslides.

The road is gradually being destroyed, which is quite logical, since after 1900 no one repaired anything here. An interesting fact is that not a single insurance company insures tourists who are poisoned on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. It's almost suicidal!

Stelvio pass in Italy

Known to many motorists, the Stelvio Pass connects Lombardy and Austria. This is the highest road in the Eastern Alps. Along the way, you will come across 48 extremely sharp turns. From above, this road resembles a child's scribbles, because of its bizarre, zigzag loops.

With relatively high-quality coverage, accidents are not uncommon, as the stunning landscapes that open up to the eyes of travelers often distract from sudden sharp turns. And a low concrete fence cannot prevent a car from falling into a cliff.

Sichuan-Tibet Highway in China

Residents of Asian countries know that the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Frequent landslides, rockfalls and landslides happen here quite often. Snow avalanches and lack of oxygen, which affects the attentiveness of drivers, create extremely emergency conditions.

Despite the stunning beauty of mountain landscapes, this place is very dangerous. An interesting fact is that this road crosses more than 10 mountains.

Juoling Tunnel in China

Locals call the Juoling Tunnel a road that does not tolerate mistakes. This is not surprising, because its width is only 4 meters, and in some areas even less.

There are simply no limits and barriers here. Considering that there are through holes in the tunnel leading straight to the abyss, you understand why this place is called the most dangerous road in the world.

There are many sharp turns here, but the biggest problem is the fact that for more than a kilometer two cars cannot pass each other. For this reason, drivers have established a complex system of conventional signs among themselves in order to avoid collisions as much as possible.

Northern Yungas Road in Bolivia

Finally, we will talk about the most dangerous road in the world. This is the North Yungas Road. Its second name is "Road of Death". I must say that this name quite speaks for itself. More than 300 people die here every year, and dozens of cars and buses fall from a great height down to certain death.

One of the most famous tragic accidents occurred in 1983, when a bus fell into an abyss. More than 100 passengers died then. An interesting fact is that the road was built in 1930 by prisoners. It connects the cities of La Paz and Coroico, and there is simply no other way between them.

With a length of 70 kilometers, its average width is 3.5 meters. The depth of the abyss, almost the entire length of the Yungas road, is about 600 meters. Of particular danger are places where even one car hardly passes, hanging its wheels over the abyss. Fogs and showers, which are an indispensable attribute of the Amazonian weather, entail a lot of deadly situations.

Local residents, realizing the extreme threat to life, are afraid to cross this road, because in case of an accident, the Ministry of Emergency Situations will not come to you, and it is also almost impossible to get to the nearest hospital. It is noted that the wreckage of cars and the mass of other traces of terrible accidents along the entire path have a particularly depressing effect on drivers.

Now you know what they are most dangerous roads in the world.

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.