Mountain tunnels, Sichuan highways and the most dangerous roads in the world

Many people think that driving is quite a monotonous task, especially when you are on the same road every day. There are many paths that we have yet to explore, filled with excitement and no less danger. Some people look at it with a sweat, others find it interesting and full of challenges.

EI Caminito del Rey - Spain

El Caminito del Rey is known as the most dangerous road in the world, located along the cliff wall of El Chorro, in southern Spain. El Caminito del Rey was built in 1901 and completed in 1905 with the purpose of providing workers at the hydroelectric power station at Chorro Falls and Gaitanejo Falls with access to transport materials through waterfalls and for inspection and testing. System maintenance is made more convenient. This road is also known as the "King's pathway" because it was inaugurated in 1921 after the then King of Spain, Alfonson XIII, used the road.

Structure El Caminito del Rey is built quite firmly with concrete materials, has steel bay arms and pillars under the bridge inclined about 45 degrees into the cliff. However, the danger lies in just 1m wide, over 3km long and 100m higher than the river below. Over decades, under the influence of weather, this dangerous road is seriously degraded. There are many sections of the road that are cracked and heavily eroded, creating convex holes on the road surface. The number of handrails is very small, but instead, seat belts are installed from the beginning to the end of the road. Perhaps that is why it becomes an attractive destination for those who want to challenge themselves. A temporary steel rope is attached to the surface of the cliff to give passersby a little extra sense of security. However, some true adventurers do not need to use any assistive devices to fully enjoy the feeling of climbing.

Guoliang Tunnel - China

Guoliang Tunnel, Henan Province, China is considered one of the most dangerous and impressive roads in the world. Carved into the Taihang Mountains, this tunnel is the only way into the remote Guoliang village. Deep in the Taihang Mountains, Henan Province, China, Guoliang is a stone-built village with a population of less than 300. From a village in danger of being forgotten, Guoliang village has become an attractive tourist destination thanks to this dangerous craggy road. Previously, Guoliang village was almost isolated from the world because there was no way to enter, only climbing the cliffs was very dangerous and difficult.

Under such circumstances, the villagers decided to dig a tunnel through Mount Taihang. It took them up to 5 years to complete the 1,250m long tunnel, 5m high and 4m wide, enough for two cars to avoid each other. Currently, the 1,250-meter-long Guoliang tunnel is narrow and slippery, and the steep cliffs, craggy at 1,752 meters, are the only roads that vehicles can take to reach Guoliang village.

In total, the Guoliang tunnel has 35 windows to bring light and air into the tunnel. To date, these windows have become a romantic view point for tourists to visit. For many years, the Guoliang mountain tunnel has always been on the list of the most dangerous destinations in the world, but it is very attractive to tourists to visit and explore the wild and interesting landscape of this place.

Stelvio Pass - Italy

Located in the northern region of Italy and close to the Swiss border, the Stelvio Pass is one of the most dangerous roads but is visited by many tourists every year. This structure was built in the 1820s and is considered the highest pass in the eastern region of the Alps. The road has an altitude of about 2.7km above sea level and has up to 70 zigzag points that have become an attractive and extreme attraction for motorcycle and cyclists.

Stelvio is the highest mountain pass in the Eastern Alps at 2,756 m. Stelvio is considered a feat of construction engineering by such winding, meandering roads. From the top of the pass you can see a beautiful view of the Ortier region, as well as the glaciers of Trafoi and the peaks around the Zillertal valley in the Alps.

Sichuan - China Expressway

This dangerous road is about 2,400 km long and is a bridge for Chengdu and Tibet, it stretches through more than a dozen mountains, bringing indescribably creepy feelings to passersby. This road was built in April 1950 and was put into operation on December 25, 1954.

Speed enthusiasts love traveling on this Sichuan-Tibet highway. Many deaths from traffic accidents, landslides, or avalanches have taken place on this road. Besides those terrifying scenes, it also has majestic beauty that fascinates people, making anyone passing by both excited and scared. Besides, driving along the roads on the mountainside can be a challenge for even experienced drivers.

Zoji La Pass - India

This extremely dangerous Zoji La road is located in India and is considered one of the important roads of the country. It connects the western Himalayan province of Leh and Srinagar on India's national highway. But the road on this pass is very narrow and extremely dangerous. This pass on cold days, when the snow falls and covers the road surface, making the area where the vehicle moves narrow, this pass becomes an extremely dangerous place.

In addition, the area is prone to landslides, blizzards and strong winds. Located at an altitude of about 3,528m above sea level, the drivers passing through this pass must concentrate very hard, just a little negligence can cause unfortunate accidents for others and themselves. their bodies.

Trollstigen Pass - Norway

Trollstigen Pass is located in the province of Rauma, Norway, with many tight bends, high and very narrow slopes. However, this is considered one of the important routes of Norway during the peak tourist season. About 2,500 vehicles pass through here every day. In winter and spring, this road seems to be inoperable because of the heavy snow condition. It took 8 years to build and started operating in 1936.

This is also considered one of the strangest winding roads in the world because it does not follow any rules, is famous for being a very difficult road because of its extremely narrow width and slope of up to 9%.. Seen from above, this road is really like a maze and you will not be able to find the exit if you are not a person who is good at navigating.

Halsema - Philippines Expressway

The Halsema Highway is considered one of the highest elevation roads in the Philippines. It is about 240 km long and is a bridge connecting the two provinces of Baguio and Benguet to Northern Luzon, running through the Central Cordillera valley in the Philippines. This road is extremely dangerous because of such a high slope, but it is easy to slip and landslides happen often, so accidents and casualties occur frequently, as evidenced by many accidents. car crash along the way.

Especially, during the rainy season, this road is almost impassable because of the phenomenon of landslides, causing serious traffic obstruction. Not only that, bus drivers often go at high speeds, endangering smaller vehicles going around. Much of the road lacks protective barriers, which is extremely dangerous when one side of the road is an abyss as deep as 1000 ft (about 305m). Because of such danger, vehicles are not allowed to cross the road in the rainy season.

Fairy Meadows Road - Pakistan

The Fairy Meadows Road, built by locals, is located in Pakistan and winds around the Nanga Parbat mountain, which is about 8,125 meters high and is the 9th highest mountain in the world. The scenery here is picturesque, but this nearly 10 km long gravel road has no guardrail, and takes hours to traverse, and this is certainly not an easy experience. for those passing through here. This has made it one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

With a length of 10km, the Fairy Meadows Road leads to one of the highest peaks in the world - Nanga Parbat Peak. It also runs across the Raikot Bridge across the Indus River. The higher you go, the better the visibility, but the danger also increases, there can be rocks falling at any time. Another inconvenience is that it only has a single lane and there is no curb for the driver to have a place to stop and rest.

Old Yungas Road - Bolivia

Old Yungas Road in Bolivia is also known as the "road of death" because it has claimed the lives of thousands of people, an average of 200-300 people a year with accidents involving trucks, cars, and buses. . This road is extremely narrow with many winding bends throughout more than 60 km and is often covered with fog. The highest place of the road is over 3,000m and there are no guardrails. When driving here, people often believe in fate, not driving skills.

This road stretches from La Paz to Coroico through many cliffs with unexpected turns that make drivers only dare to run at a speed of 15km / h. Since the 1990s, Old Yungas has become an attractive destination for adventurous travelers. Since 1998, this route has claimed the lives of at least 18 cyclists.

Atlas Mountains Road - Morocco

The Atlas Mountains Road is located in Morocco with a length of 188 km and has a lot of twists and turns. Besides, the scenery on both sides of the road is extremely spectacular, making the tourist value of this road. The road truly deserves to be one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

The Atlas mountain road was built between the two cities of Marrakech and Ouarazate in Morocco, with countless bends, turns, ... a challenge for even the best drivers. This 188 km road takes 4 hours to complete it, but the majestic scenery below is well worth the look and a well-deserved reward after an arduous journey.

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