Most dangerous roads in the world, which ones and where they are, ranking [prime 10]

The risks related to road routes are a serious problem for the road safety. It is estimated that one third of the accidents roads occur in the most dangerous stretches and involve people driving vehicles for work reasons. Elements that could be the cause of risks that can be incurred in all trips and then there are gods routes which they undoubtedly are riskier than others.

Most dangerous roads in the world

The most dangerous roads in the world found in Boliviabut also in China and in Italyfrom the infamous “Road of Death” in Bolivia to a tunnel dug into a mountain in China.

It is also included in the ranking of the 10 most dangerous sections Stelvio, which connects Bormio and Valtellina to Trafoi and Val Venosta. The others are: El Camino de la Muerte (Bolivia), Atlantic Ocean Road (Norway), Patiopoulo-Perdikaki (Greece), Karakoram Highway (Pakistan), Sichuan-Tibet Highway (China), South Dakota Higway 87 (USA), Guoliang Tunnel Road (China), Zoji La Pass (India) And Dalton Highway (Alaska).

RANKING 10 of the most dangerous roads in the world

Bolivia “Road of Death”, the most dangerous road in the world

Note how “Road of Death”North Yungas Road is often identified as the most dangerous road in the world. Rising to 4,650 meters at its highest point, the road connects La Paz to Coroico, passing through beautiful mountain landscapes and rainforests.

Bold drivers were faced with rocky cliffs of over 600 meters on a road that, in some places, is one-way only and without a guardrail. At one point, some 200 to 300 deaths per year were estimated on this road, which is less than 50 miles (more than 80km) long. In just one year, 25 vehicles fell into the ravine.

Stelvio Pass, Italy (2a)

Cutting the rocks of the Alps, between Lombardy and Trentino Alto-Adige, the Stelvio Pass is a mountain road that reaches the height of 2,757 meters. Originally built in the early 19th century by the Austrian Empire, this jaw-dropping scenic route consists of 60 hairpin bends winding through the mountainous terrain.

A very difficult and demanding road for drivers, which has become famous for motorcyclists who want to test their skills. The harsh climate it can make it particularly dangerous, in fact it is often closed between November and May.

Taroko Gorge, Taiwan (3a)

Carved into the mountainous rock, the central highway ofTaiwan island which passes through the Taroko Gorge National Park, is particularly impressive. However it has developed a reputation as a dangerous road as while driving through the rugged and unforgettable mountainous terrain, one encounters blind and elbow curves or particularly tight spots.

Particularly adverse climatic conditions contribute to increasing risks. Frequent heavy rains they can cause landslides and rockfalls, in addition to the fact that the area is subject to regulate seismic activity.

Dalton Highway, Alaska (4a)

Known as one of the most isolated American roads, the Dalton Highway runs 414 miles (more than 666 km) of gravel and dirt in Alaska’s cold, wilderness. Made famous by the TV show “The heroes of ice”was built as a service road for the Trans-Alaska pipeline and is a victim of challenging weather conditions, with temperatures dropping below -60 ° C.

This road also includes the world’s northernmost truck parking area, a Coldfoot, a town that owes its name to travelers who at the beginning of the twentieth century, faced with the approach of winter, simply abandoned it and headed home. There Dalton Highwayhowever, it is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, passing through forest and tundra, crossing the Yukon River and the Brooks Range, ending in the Arctic Ocean.

Zoji La Pass, India (5a)

This Indian National Highway 1 road reaches the height of approx 3,528 meters above the sea level, passing through the Himalayas. Perched between the Kashmir Basin on one side and the Drass Basin on the other, it overlooks the snow-capped peaks and dense jungleproviding an important connection between Ladakh and Kashmir.

Of course, given the location of the road, it is subject to extreme weather conditions, including abundant snowfall and strong gusts of wind, which often make it impractical in winter. Even in good weather, drivers must have nerves of steel to travel part of the Zoji La Pass as the roadway is very narrow and the gradients are deep, without barriers that offer protection.

BR-116, the Highway of Death in Brazil (6a)

Nicknamed “The Highway of Death”the Brazilian BR-116 crosses 2,700 miles (over 4,300 km) of coastline from Fortaleza in the north to Jaguaräo in the south. It is the second longest highway in the state, but has the highest concentration of trucks.

This, together with the unpredictable weather conditions and the not very consistent soil, makes it one of the hardest roads to drive in Brazil. The rocky stretch leading to São Paulo is notoriously dangerous, but many other areas are plagued by poor road conditions and bandit attacks.

Fairy Meadows Road, Pakistan (7a)

Located at the base of the ninth highest mountain in the world, the Nanga Parbat, this street boasts some incredible views. But it is also subjected to one reduced maintenanceunstable and not wide enough for vehicles larger than a jeep.

There 6 mile climb (almost 10km) to reach Fairy Meadows, a prairie area near one of the Nanga Porbat base camps, is particularly risky as it is without protection barriers for vehicles attempting the gravel path.

Cotopaxi Volcano Road, Ecuador (8a)

Cotopaxi is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and it has erupted over 50 times since 1738, which is enough to make this road scary. But this road also poses other risks, due to hidden holes and a number of waterways subject to floods.

Drivers must also traverse the steaming vapors of the volcano to enter Cotopaxi National Park, making this route unique and challenging.

Sichuan-Tibet Highway, China (9a)

If you have fear of heights, this path is probably not for you. This 2,142 km long road connects Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, with Lhasa in Tibet, climbing for 4,700 meters above the sea level at its highest point. It is part of China’s National Highway 318 and crosses 14 towering mountains, with several sharp bends.

One stretch includes 99 hairpin bends reaching 1,200 meters from the top of Mount Yela. The Yes Du River Bridge it also tests the courage of drivers, as it is the bridge with the highest crossing in the world.

Gouliang Tunnel, China (10a)

Dug into the Chinese mountains Taihang from 13 villagers, this famous road has become one of the largest tourist attractions for China visitors. 4,000 hammers and 12 tons of steel were used to create a tunnel 1,200 meters longconcluding the realization in 1977.

Built to connect the remote village of Guoliang with the rest of civilization, it is one of the 10 steepest roads in the world and includes over 30 “windows” in the mountains, of different shapes and sizes. The tunnel is used by vehicles and pedestrians and has several unexpected descents and curvesrequiring high attention during the journey.

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