DANGEROUS ROADS

Road F208 is a rugged yet scenic drive in Iceland

  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, […]

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Driving the lethal Shimshal Valley Road in Pakistan

  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

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Umbrail Pass is an iconic Alpine road with 35 hairpin turns

  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

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Ojos del Salado is one of the highest accessible points by car on Earth

  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

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Driving the wild road to Mangart Pass in the Julian Alps

  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

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Askja Road in Iceland is one of Earth’s most scenic trips

  Askja Road in Iceland is one of Earth’s most scenic trips By dangerousroads Askja Road is a winding dirt track running towards Askja volcano, a stratovolcano situated in a remote part of the central highlands of northeast Iceland. The road has some challenging sections with several fords and river crossings. Keep in mind it’s

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Via del Sale is a military road through the Ligurian Alps

  Via del Sale is a military road through the Ligurian Alps BY dangerousroads Via del Sale, also known as Route du Marguareis, Piste de l’Amitié, and Ligurische Grenzkammstrasse, is a legendary 4×4 road nestled in the heart of the Ligurian Alps in the northern part of Italy.     Where is Via del Sale road?

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