Shipki La is one of the World’s Most Treacherous Roads By dangerousroads Shipki La is an international high mountain pass and border post on the India-China border, at an elevation of 3,954m (12,972ft) above sea level. The border is no longer open for non-residents. Where is Shipki La? Located high in the Sutlej […]
Shipki La is one of the World’s Most Treacherous Roads Read More »
Slate Peak is the highest road of Washington By dangerousroads Slate Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,271m (7,450ft) above sea level, located in the US state of Washington. Where is Slate Peak? The peak is located on the boundary between Okanogan and Whatcom counties, in the northern part
Slate Peak is the highest road of Washington Read More »
A road with dramatic views to Cirque de Jaffar in the High Atlas By dangerousroads Cirque de Jaffar is a natural cirque located in the Midelt Province of Morocco. The road to the natural amphitheatre is simply stunning. It’s said to be one of the most dangerous roads in the country. Where is
A road with dramatic views to Cirque de Jaffar in the High Atlas Read More »
Travel guide to the top of Cerro Uturuncu By dangerousroads Cerro Uturuncu is a stratovolcano located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. A minor gravel road climbs up to 6.008m (19,711ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in the world. The biggest problem is the extremely low oxygen for engine combustion. Where
Travel guide to the top of Cerro Uturuncu Read More »
Road F208 is a rugged yet scenic drive in Iceland by dangerousroads F208 (Fjallabaksleið nyrðri) is one of the most challenging roads in Iceland. Expect very tough driving conditions, with potholes, rocks, uneven terrain, and even rivers to ford. How long is the F208 (Fjallabaksleið nyrðri) Road? Tucked away in the Central Highlands,
Road F208 is a rugged yet scenic drive in Iceland Read More »
Driving the lethal Shimshal Valley Road in Pakistan By dangerousroads Shimshal Valley Road is a terrifying mountain drive located in Pakistan that tests both the skills of drivers and the endurance of their vehicles. Where is the Shimshal Valley Road? The road is located in Gojal, Hunza–Nagar District, in the Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly
Driving the lethal Shimshal Valley Road in Pakistan Read More »
Umbrail Pass is an iconic Alpine road with 35 hairpin turns By dangerousroads Umbrail Pass is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,506m (8,221ft) above sea level, located on the Swiss-Italian border. At this elevation, the road to the summit is currently the highest paved road in Switzerland and one of the
Umbrail Pass is an iconic Alpine road with 35 hairpin turns Read More »
The Wild Road to Col du Jandri in the French Alps By dangerousroads Col du Jandri is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.165m (10,383ft) above sea level, located in France. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe. Where is Col du Jandri? The peak is located in the Isère department
The Wild Road to Col du Jandri in the French Alps Read More »
Ojos del Salado is one of the highest accessible points by car on Earth By dangerousroads Ojos del Salado is a massive stratovolcano on the Argentina-Chile border and the highest volcano in the world at 6,891m (22,608ft) above sea level. This mountain has been the scene of several records for attaining the highest altitude
Ojos del Salado is one of the highest accessible points by car on Earth Read More »
Driving the wild road to Mangart Pass in the Julian Alps By dangerousroads Mangartsko sedlo is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,067m (6,781ft) above sea level located in Slovenia. It’s said to be the highest-lying road in the country. Where is Mangart Pass? The pass is located in the Municipality
Driving the wild road to Mangart Pass in the Julian Alps Read More »
