The 3 most dangerous hiking trails in the world

Walking the planks on Mount Huashan in China

Mount Huashan in China is a sacred place for followers of Taoism. It’s also one of the Celestial Empire’s most popular and dangerous attractions. At the top of the mountain stands a temple where you can drink tea and meditate. But to get to it, you will have to overcome a path of 100 meters. But you will have to walk on planks with a total width of 30 centimeters, and at an altitude of 2,000 meters.A safety rope is obligatory, but even despite this precaution, tourists occasionally die on the mountain. And this does not prevent dozens and hundreds of thrill-seekers from regularly gathering on these dilapidated bridges.

Inca Stairs from Machu Picchu to Huayna Picchu in Peru

The ruins of Machu Picchu are one of the most remarkable sites in South America. It’s easy to get to, and there’s no shortage of tourists. But beyond the ancient city lies a much more elusive goal – the ruins of Huayna Picchu. From there you can see a truly magnificent view of the ancient half-destroyed citadel. To get from one town to the other you have to climb a frayed 183-meter staircase built more than 500 years ago. Add to that the fact that the way is at an altitude of 2,720 meters above sea level. On one side is a damp stone wall, on the other a cliff two and a half kilometers deep. There are no insurances or guardrails. Good luck. Many people have died on this ladder. For example, in 1997, an American tourist fell from here and crashed to death. In 2004, a Russian was struck by lightning. In 2013, a German tourist died as a result of a rockfall, and three more died in the same year simply from heart attacks. So the mere sight of this staircase can kill you.

Route through the Dragon Mountains in South Africa

This hiking route is located in the Natal National Park in South Africa. It is 240 kilometers long and takes anywhere from 10 days to two weeks to travel.
To get to the foot of the Dragon Mountains, you will have to climb up rope ladders at a steep cliff. Then you’ll pass through rocky deserts, grassy slopes and rugged spurs at an altitude of thousands of meters. There are enormous challenges to navigating this area. There are no signposts, no visible paths – it’s easy to get lost.
Wild animals, which are abundant here, add piquancy to the situation: what did you want – Africa. Wild rhinos that can trample you just in case, black gnu antelopes with a bad temper, occasional leopards and poisonous snakes are especially delightful.