The Heavenly Road was built in China. The most dangerous hiking trails and roads in the world The most dangerous mountain in China

January 16, 2013, 10:58 pm

Spain. El Caminito Del Rey Balancing on the brink between life and death, thrill seekers from all over the world walk along a narrow, crumbling path, which is laid at an altitude of more than a hundred meters above the ground, trying not to think that any careless movement could be fatal for them.
The El Caminito Del Rey Trail was created in 1905 to facilitate the movement of workers between two hydroelectric power plants.
It is also known as the King's Path. To walk along it, you must be at least 12 years old and have good height tolerance. China. Huashan Mountain Trail The Qinling mountain range divides the Chinese central province of Shaanxi into two parts. Here is Mount Huashan, to the top of which the Hua Shan Yu walking trail was built back in the 4th century. This trail was improved during the Tang Dynasty, but remains extreme even today. Despite safety measures (stone steps have been built, the width of the path has been increased and railings have been added), fatal accidents still occur here.


But the second path leading to Mount Haushan is the most dangerous; it is literally a road over an abyss. It is also known as new Yueyang trails or "Path of Death" Both daredevils come here who want to prove to themselves and the world their own fearlessness, as well as weak-spirited people who dream of getting rid of their inner insecurities. The “Path of Death” consists of boards nailed to sheer cliff hundreds of meters high, and chains to hold on to. Creating these trails is very difficult and dangerous. An entire army of “spider people” from Hunan province is building hundreds of meters of mountain trails at enormous heights, using only seat belts. Each such path is only a meter wide and is not even equipped with railings. As the head of the team of trail builders, Mr. Zhang Bin, said, workers who build a trail among steep cliffs must be very brave and, at least, extremely resilient psychologically. China. Mountain path to school
The village of Gulukan is located in Western China. Probably the most fearless children live here, because every day they have to walk to school along a narrow path carved into the rock, which is located at an altitude of 1500 meters. There is simply no other road from the village. France. Roche Veyrand
There are about 120 via ferratas in France, which range from easy to very difficult routes. (Via ferrata or “iron path” is a rocky area equipped with wooden or metal structures to make it easier to overcome). Roche Veyrand is one of the most difficult and dangerous mountain trails in France. The trail is located in the south-eastern part of the country, in the Rhone-Alpes region, in Saint Pierre d'Entremont.
Switzerland. Ebenalpe Trail In Switzerland there are the prehistoric Ebenalp Caves, which are very often visited by tourists. So that travelers could reach this natural attraction, the Ebenalp trail was built, which begins at the mountain station of the same name. The journey along the trail takes only 20 minutes, but the impressions of this route will remain with tourists for a lifetime. Unfortunately, there was only one photo of this trail. Ireland. Cliffs of Moher This trail is intended for those cyclists who like to tickle their nerves. The Cliffs of Moher Path is considered the most dangerous cycling trail on the planet. It rises 215 meters above Atlantic Ocean, and the width of the path in some places is less than one meter.
It’s scary even just walking along this path over the abyss, not to mention riding a bike. But if dangerous hiking trails exist mainly for thrill-seekers and adrenaline addicts, then moving around is no less dangerous highways This is a severe daily necessity for the residents of those places that will be discussed below. There are countless such roads around the world. Below are three of the most prominent examples of them.
Some roads are more forgiving of minor driving mistakes, some less so, but Old Yungas Roads doesn't forgive anything. Every year, the number of deaths among those who dare to drive along the forty-mile Old Yungas Road exceeds one hundred. Ironically, this route has become a place of tourist pilgrimage among those foreigners who want to add “riding the most dangerous road in the world” to their list of achievements. One lane, steep slopes, and lack of guardrails only add to the danger. In addition, fog and rain can reduce visibility and cover the road surface with mud, as well as loosen the rock above. Guoliang Tunnel in Taihang Mountains (China).
The name of the tunnel is translated from Chinese language as “The road that makes no mistakes.” First, a tunnel was created by villagers from the remote region of the Taihang Mountains to get to the outside world. It is now a 3.1m wide road which is quite scary for drivers. The tunnel has 30 windows to see what's what.

Halsema Highway, Philippines
A magnificent, but sometimes very dangerous road on the island of Luzon. In addition to unpaved parts of roads, landslides and large rocks, heavy fog is possible.

China is famous for its delicious tea, and therefore there is one unique attraction for lovers of this drink. If you are an avid tea lover and are ready to do anything to taste your favorite drink, then you should definitely visit this landmark of China - tea house on Mount Huashan, and walk along the path that leads to it. This path was recognized as the most dangerous path in the world.

Mount Huashan - Chinese sacred mountain, consisting of five petal-shaped vertices. This mountain is located near the city of Xi'an, in Shaanxi Province. This province is located in the center of China. The mountain attracts the bravest and most desperate people from all over the world, those people who want to get another dose of adrenaline, or simply get rid of their inner insecurities.


How to get there

The starting point is the city of Xi'an, it is a modern tourist town and one of the largest transport hubs China. Here it is international Airport, which accepts flights from almost anywhere in the world. In addition, Xi'an can be reached by bus, train or car from any Chinese city. Next, you need to take the Xi'an - Luoyang train and get off at the station county town Huayin. And then take a taxi to the funicular or to the walking route.

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China is famous for its delicious tea, and therefore there is one unique attraction for lovers of this drink. If you are an avid tea lover and are ready to do anything to taste your favorite drink, then you should definitely visit such a landmark of China - the tea house on Mount Huashan, and walk along the path that leads to it. This trail has been recognized as the most dangerous trail in the world.

Mount Huashan is a Chinese sacred mountain consisting of five petal-shaped peaks. This mountain is located near the city of Xi'an, in Shaanxi Province. This province is located in the center of China. The mountain attracts the bravest and most desperate people from all over the world, those people who want to get another dose of adrenaline, or simply get rid of their inner insecurities.


How to get there

The starting point is the city of Xi'an, a modern tourist city and one of the largest transport hubs in China. There is an international airport here that accepts flights from almost anywhere in the world. In addition, Xi'an can be reached by bus, train or car from any Chinese city. Next, you need to take the Xi'an - Luoyang train and get off at the station of the provincial city of Huayin. And then take a taxi to the funicular or to the walking route.

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Baotou → Xi'an

Beijing → Xi'an

Harbin → Xi'an

Seoul → Xi'an

Wuxi → Xi'an

Phnom Penh → Xi'an

Kuala Lumpur → Xi'an

Guilin → Xi'an

Hohhot → Xi'an

Chengdu → Xi'an

Singapore → Xi'an

Bangkok → Xi'an

Nha Trang → Xi'an

Shenzhen → Xi'an

Moscow → Xi'an

Istanbul → Xi'an

Saint Petersburg → Xi'an

Astana → Xi'an

Krasnoyarsk → Xi'an

Bishkek → Xi'an

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The Death Trail is considered the most dangerous hiking trail in the world. Extreme sports enthusiasts from all over the world come to the foot of the mountain to which this road leads to tickle their nerves and loudly declare their courage. The whole danger of the “Path of Death” lies in the fact that it is made of narrow boards hanging over a bottomless abyss.


In order to climb Mount Hua Shan in China, you need to go along one of the most extreme roads in the world. This trail begins at its foot with steps carved directly into the mountain itself, which rise upward almost perpendicular to the surface of the earth.



But the climb up the mountain does not end on this stone path. For those who want to reach the south side of the peak, the further journey will be more dangerous. After overcoming the mountain slope along the “Heavenly Staircase” carved from stone, travelers will find its extreme continuation - a road made of wooden planks. Tourists who have any health problems are offered to get to the southern peak by a special cable car.



It is because of the second part of the road that climbing Mount Huashan is considered the most dangerous place for pedestrians.





Chains nailed down as handrails appeared relatively recently. 700 years ago, when the path was built by hermits, people climbed the mountain only on rough planks.





Mount Huashan is sacred to the Chinese. Its name is translated from Chinese as “Flower Mountain,” which is quite justified, since it unites five peaks, thus resembling the shape of a petal. In addition to the “Road of Death”, there are many less dangerous tourist routes to Huashan.



A narrow wooden path leads to the very top of Mount Huashan, which is located far beyond the town of Xi’an located at its foot.



So much effort put in by travelers on the most dangerous path in the world does not bring them untold riches. At the end of the road there is an ordinary tea house, which was once a Taoist temple. In it, travelers can rest and replenish their strength after a difficult journey.