A very narrow, curvy road stuck to the side of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, the Tizi-n-Test was literally blasted out of the rocks in the 1920s and officially became the first modern road link between Marrakech and the Souss plains. This road is only one car wide in many places, and is full of very steep drops, which should avoided for those who suffer from vertigo. local drivers are known to pass by at frightening speeds, ignoring the road rules followed in other parts of the world. The lack of safety barriers means it should only be attempt to drive here in daylight. During the winter landslides and avalanches are pretty common so take that into consideration as well.
On the plus side, you’ll enjoy the amazing scenery of the Atlas mountains, the gorges of Moulay Brahim, and the Souss Valley. Which is actually one of the biggest dangers- trying to fight the temptation of looking at the view.
Halsema Highway, Philippines
Our second Philippine dangerous road is the Halsema Highway, the popular tourist destination of Sagada. This road highly prone to landslides and is generally poorly maintained. The unpaved roads and the lack of safety guard railing only adds to its deadly reputation. Every year one or two buses roll over its edges.
To make matters worse, the Halsema road is often heavily covered with fog during rainy season, making for poor visibility.
Pasubio, Italy
Otherwise known as ‘Strada delle 52 Gallerie’ in Italian (‘Road of 52 Tunnels’) located on the massif Pasubio in Veneto, Italy. With its sheer drops, many tight, hair-pin bends, and deep canyons, it was strategically built during World War I to be protected from Austro-Hungarian artillery fire.
As you have probably already guessed by the name, this road boasts 52 spectacular carved tunnels, all of which seem to plunge into deep darkness only to then flood you with light and a mesmerizing view once you're get to the other side. The tunnels on the Pasubio all vary in size and length, with the longest one measuring a whopping 984 ft. (300 m). So if you can handle the uncomfortable height of it, you’ll surely be blown away by how gorgeous the surrounding mountains are. Driving on this treacherous road can be so challenging, that parts of it have been restricted for vehicular access. But this doesn't stop cyclists from risking their lives on it.
Taroko Gorge Road, Taiwan
The word gorge means “magnificent and beautiful” in the local Truku language, and the scenery around the Taroko Gorge Road stays true to its name. But be careful not to get lost in the hypnotizing view, as there are many blind bends, sharp turns and narrow paths that go through the cliffs and mountains, that can lead right off the edge if you're not fully concentrated. Taiwanese guidebooks even boast that its construction alone took 450 lives.
Although the Taroko Gorge Road is known as one of the most treacherous roads in Taiwan (and the world), that doesn't seem to stop thousands of tourists from all over globe from making it one of their stops. The problem is, the high volume of visitors in this area means that there are plenty of vehicles and pedestrians on the road, so drive with caution.
Canning Stock Route, Australia
Unlike the previous roads, this one doesn’t exactly offer much for the eyes. There's dust, hardly any road signs, dangerous bends, and did we mention dust? This 1,150-mile-long track located in Western Australia is the world’s most remote road, and you’ll need approximately three weeks to drive it from start to finish.
Doing this road trip during the summer months is nearly impossible due to the scorching heat, and drivers are advised to travel in multi-vehicle convoys. The road isn't maintained either, which isn't ideal for your tires, so drivers are urged to pack plenty of food and drink but also spare parts.