Railways were built and are being built everywhere, regardless of the terrain. We know about the highest and most dangerous highway, about the longest and shortest road.

The most dangerous railway

Many railway lines can be called dangerous, but the road located in Argentina is recognized as the most dangerous. Its name is Tren a las Nubes, which translates as "Train to the clouds." During the journey, the road passes through tunnels, bridges, zigzags, descents and ascents. Tourists on the 15-hour route experience fear as the carriages literally make their way through the clouds. The train often slows down and slips, which is additional reason for passenger anxiety.

Moving along the banks of the canyons, the train crosses them on steel, seemingly weightless bridges. He ends his journey at an altitude of four thousand meters. The most famous place of the route is the old viaduct, built in 1930. During the trip, the train passes two zigzag rises, overcomes twenty-nine bridges, twenty-one tunnels and twelve viaducts, several times it makes a three hundred and sixty-degree turn.

On the verge of hysteria are train passengers during a trip over one of the most deep canyons Argentina, the depth of which is seventy meters. The train moves over the rickety bridge for five minutes without end.

The shortest railway

This year, the Pope allowed everyone to use their own railway. We are talking about the road connecting the station in Rome with the station in the Vatican. This railway was built back in 1934 in order to deliver the pontiff from the Vatican to Rome. All these years it has been available for use only to the current pope. Now everyone can use it for forty euros.

The length of the railway track between the stations is only one kilometer two hundred and seventy meters. It originates behind St. Peter's Basilica and passes by several sights of the city-state - this is the Second Vatican Cathedral, and the Vatican Gardens, and the Sextine Chapel, and multiple museums.

The highest mountain railway

Railroad tracks do not always pass through the plains. Often their construction is carried out in mountainous areas, over canyons or over expanses of water seas. The highest mountain railway is considered to be the one that runs from the Chinese province of Qinghai to the autonomous region of Tibet. Its length is almost two kilometers.

The most high point this road is located at an altitude of five thousand seventy-two meters. Since at this altitude the atmospheric pressure is up to forty percent of normal, trains on this route are equipped with oxygen masks.

Construction was carried out for several decades due to many obstacles - high mountain ranges, rarefied air, permafrost. Thanks to the construction of the Qinghai-Tibet road, the outlying provinces received a powerful impetus for economic development.

The longest railway in the world

The title of the longest railway in the world was given to the Trans-Siberian Railway or the Trans-Siberian. For many years, this road has remained in first place in terms of length. Its length is nine thousand two hundred and eighty eight kilometers.

The giant highway, passing through the territory of Russia, connects the European part of the continent with the Far East, the Urals, Siberia, and connects ports in the south and west. The construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway was due to the need for a uniform socio-economic development of a huge country.

Construction began in 1891, when the first stone was laid. The end of construction can be considered the year 1904, when the railway communication between Vladivostok and St. Petersburg appeared. Despite the opening of the Trans-Siberian Railway, construction work continued for many more years, until 1938, when a second track was laid. Amazing are not only railways, but also the trains that run on them. There is a site on the site that mentions underwater, the oldest, longest and other interesting trains.
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The most beautiful and unusual roads in the world

The roads we want to tell you about are very beautiful and picturesque. As a rule, they run in a serpentine through magnificent mountain ranges, through passes, opening an amazing panorama to the traveler. True, it must be admitted that the extreme tortuousness and steepness of these roads, as well as the close proximity to deep gorges, make them also one of the most dangerous. So…

Zigzag road through the pass Stelvio in the eastern part of the Italian Alps, lies at an altitude of 2.7 kilometers above sea level, and has about 60 sharp turns. It is very beautiful to look at it from the side, but it is very dangerous to ride on it.

The Stelvio Road was named the best driving route in the famous Top Gear show, which is understandable. many famous racers and just thrill-seekers come here to test their cars and skills

Road through the Stelvio Pass, Italy

high mountain pass Forsella Lavardette in Italy is located in the Dolomites at an altitude of 1542 meters above sea level, in the municipality of Vigo di Cadore.

This road is not completely paved, there are sections with gravel. After several accidents and landslides, it was closed to cars, but it is still open to cyclists. The road is best known for its 14 hairpin bends.

Forsella Lavardette in Italy

road through Col de Turini- a high mountain pass at an altitude of 1607 meters in the French Alps - is famous as one of the sections of the Monte Carlo Rally, and one of its most difficult sections.

Col de Turini, France

Road to Heaven(or Great Gate) in China is located in the Hunan province, its length is 10 kilometers, and the maximum point is at an altitude of 1300 meters. It took more than 8 years to build this miracle, the road was ready in 2006. The scenery around looks very beautiful, but you should not take your eyes off the road for a second, given at least 99 turns following each other.

Road to Heaven, China

Mountain serpentine in Norway Trollstigen- part of the Norwegian national route. It is a popular attraction in Norway, with its huge 9% slope and eleven hairpin bends. A large observation deck has been built upstairs, from where a magnificent view of the road and the surrounding natural beauty opens.

Trollstigen, Norway

Road through the pass Los Caracoles between Argentina and Chile in the Andes. There are a large number of dangerous turns and steep slopes, and there are practically no fences and fenders. Almost the whole year the road is covered with snow, which requires special driving skills from drivers. However, this road is always well maintained, which greatly reduces the number of accidents. A large number of trucks and even tourist buses pass here every day.

Los Caracoles, between Argentina and Chile in the Andes

Halsema Highway- the highest highway in the Philippines. It will take approximately 6 hours to cross it. Landslides often occur here, which trap many motorists who are forced to wait for help. Some parts of the road are still unpaved, visibility is limited due to frequent fog. Despite all the danger and a large number of winding turns, this is one of the most beautiful roads in the world.

Halsema Highway, Philippines

Transfagarasan in Romania - one of the most beautiful roads in the world, passing through the mountains of Fagaras in Romania and part of the Transylvanian Alps. A 90 km long road connects Transylvania with Muntenia.

Transfagarasan rises to a height of 2134 meters, with many very sharp turns difficult for the driver. The maximum speed here is limited to 40 kilometers per hour. Starting from October, travel is limited due to a large number snow. The road boasts the largest number of viaducts and tunnels in Romania. At the highest point is the longest tunnel in the country with a length of 875 meters, linking Transylvania and Wallachia.

Transfagarasan in Romania

Grimsel- high mountain pass in Switzerland, with a maximum height of 2165 meters. The road was built in the 1890s and leads through amazing places with beautiful landscapes.

Grimsel in Switzerland

Mountain road Atlas in Marocco. The Dades Gorge in Morocco is very beautiful and picturesque. It is along it that the Atlas Alpine Road leads. The mountain pass itself is located at an altitude of 2092 meters.

Atlas Road in Morocco

Road through the pass Gotthard in Switzerland is the most winding of all the Alpine passes. Its maximum height is 2108 meters above sea level. The pass connects the German part of the country with the Italian. In addition to many winding turns, there are also several long tunnels, such as the 15 km Gotthard railway tunnel. It was built and opened to traffic in 1882. There is also a 16 km road tunnel, one of the longest tunnels in the world. Well, among cyclists, the old paved part of the road is popular, perfectly preserved to this day.

Road through the Gotthard Pass in Switzerland

Iroha-Zaka track in Japan, a winding road that includes 48 very sharp and dangerous turns when driving downhill, and the same number of turns in another part of the road when driving uphill. This is one of the most beautiful and dangerous roads in the world.

Iroha-Zaka track in Japan

Ice road to Tuktoyaktuk- one of the most unusual roads, passing along the bed of a frozen river. It connects the remote corners of Canada with civilization, but only during the cold season, when the river is in a frozen state.

Ice road in Tuktoyaktuk, Canada

Atlantic Road in Norway is one of the most popular tourist routes in Norway, and its real decoration is Storsesandet Bridge often referred to as a bridge to nowhere.

Atlantic Road in Norway... and a bridge to nowhere...


... although from this angle the road still leads somewhere

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1. Highway 1, Big Sur, California

Highway 1 (State Route 1) is one of the main ones on the west coast of the United States, passing from south to north, penetrating the state of California. In the Rocky Mountain region of Big Sur, the road goes inland and passes through colorful redwood forests, then again emerges on the coast, crossing several historical sites, one of which is the Bixby Creek bridge.

2. Road of the abyss, Switzerland

The road passing through the high (2429) pass (Furka Pass) in the Swiss Alps

3. Atlantic road, Norway

The Atlantic Road, opened on July 7, 1986, is part of the National Tourist Route Country Road 64 and is 8.3 kilometers long. It connects the towns of Kristiansund and Mold in the district of Mere og Romsdal.

The road is built on several small islands and skerries connected by dams and eight bridges.

4. White desert road, canyonlands national Park, Utah

The 170-kilometer road through the National Park provides a selective extreme for thrill seekers.

5. Tainmen High Road, Hunan, China

It is located in the Taimen National Park in the northwest of Hunan Province. The top can be reached by cable car, which is 7455 meters long and takes you to a height of 1279 meters. Or you can take the 11 km road with 99 bends. A pleasant journey awaits you into the depths of the caves that are located on the top of the mountain.

6. Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys

Seven miles or 11 kilometers of the world's longest bridge built from single blocks. Connects the islands of the Florida Keys.

7. Peak Chapman Drive, Cape Town, South Africa

On the southwest coast of South Africa, there is a road that goes around the rocky mountains of Chapman Peak, providing the traveler with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

8. Stelvio Pass, Eastern Alps, Italy

The sharp turns - about 60 - and 48 hairpins on the Stelvio Pass road will not leave you indifferent. The road, built in 1829, is located at an altitude of 2757 m above sea level, and is considered the second largest pass in the Alps after Col De L'Iseran (2770 m).

9 Col De Turini, France

The highest pass in the French Alps (1607), it is famous for the fact that Monte Carlo Rally of WRC competitions are held on the 32-kilometer part of the road.

10. Gualin Tunnel Road, China

Tunnel in the Teiheng Mountains, Henan Province. It was opened in 1977, its length is 1200 meters, height is 5 meters, width is 4 meters. The Chinese name Guoliang means "the road that does not tolerate mistakes." Traveling through the tunnel will reveal the beauties of the surrounding mountains.

11. Denali Highway, Alaska

The Denali Highway, opened in 1957, is 217 km long. It passes through the amazing, wild places of Alaska and leads to National park Denali (formerly McKinley Park).

12. Karakoram Highway, China / Pakistan

The eighth wonder of the world is one of the names of the 1300-kilometer high-altitude highway Karakoram, which runs at an altitude of 4693 through the Khundzherab pass. Construction was carried out for twenty years - from 1966 to 1986 - and cost three billion dollars.

13. Great Ocean Road, Australia

Along with the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Ocean Road is rightfully considered a national treasure of Australia. The 243-kilometer road runs along the southeast coast of the mainland and was built between 1919 and 1932 by soldiers returning from the First World War.

In addition to beautiful landscapes and mountain ranges, there are other sights along the way - the legendary limestone towers of the Twelve Apostles.

14. Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The Sani Pass mountain pass in Lesotho is a place for extreme sports. A nine-kilometer long road requires the driver to have special driving skills. Moreover, vehicle must have 4*4 drive. The pass is often closed due to weather conditions.

Continuation….

The most dangerous roads in the world are an amazing sight. When you drive a car along the edge of an abyss, it takes your breath away with such force that in terms of emotions it can be compared to a parachute jump!

If you like Interesting Facts about everything, then welcome. in front of you most dangerous roads in the world.

1. Atlantic Road in Norway

A unique road that was built specifically for tourists. The Atlantic Road connects small islands in the Atlantic Ocean.

The amazing landscapes that open to the eyes of tourists should not distract from the main thing: maintaining their own safety. The fact is that there are often cases when a powerful wave simply washes the car into the ocean.

1. Dalton Highway in Alaska

The Dalton Highway is one of the most isolated roads in the world. An interesting fact is that the length of this road is 666 kilometers. Along it you can meet only three settlements, each of which has no more than 30 people.

Asphalt is available only on 175 kilometers of this road, everything else is covered with gravel. By the way, this highway is often shown on American television as the most dangerous road in the world. People who choose to travel this route are strongly advised by the authorities to stock up on essentials and medical supplies.

This road is considered the most snowy in the world, so the driver can lose control of the car at any moment, and help will not arrive soon.

1. Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan

Many people know the Eshima Ohashi Bridge from the video advertising the Tanto minivan. This concrete bridge, 1.7 km long and 11.3 meters wide, is the largest in Japan and the third largest in the world. It connects two Japanese cities.

It is these characteristics that make it possible to confidently attribute this road to one of the most dangerous in the world. By the way, some sites show an artificially exaggerated slope of the bridge, claiming that riding on it is comparable to riding a roller coaster.

In fact, the maximum angle of inclination of the Eshima Ohashi bridge is 6.1%, which is quite acceptable for any car. An interesting fact is that the steep slope of the bridge and in general its unique height is due to the need for ships to pass under it.

1. Himalayan road in Nepal

The Himalayan road is located high in the mountains. It is no coincidence that it belongs to the most dangerous roads in the world. Indeed, at the state level, the highway is no longer serviced, since another, safer route has been built. Extreme lovers, on the contrary, tend to get here.

After all, narrow paths, treacherous potholes, 180-degree turns and regular rain landslides are a mortal danger for anyone who dares to try their luck on this mountainous off-road.

1. Troll trail in Norway

Connecting two Norwegian cities, one of the world's most dangerous roads, the Troll Trail, is closed in winter and spring. After all, at this time there are heavy snowfalls, entailing deadly avalanches and landslides. In the summer, hundreds and thousands of tourists who love thrills travel along a special route with 11 sharp turns.

1. Captains Road in New Zealand

The Captains' Road was built in the 19th century to transport mining equipment on horse teams. That is, for modern cars with an average weight of 1500 kg, this path may be the last. Extremely loose and wetted by heavy rains, the soil creates ideal conditions for landslides.

The road is gradually being destroyed, which is quite logical, since after 1900 no one repaired anything here. An interesting fact is that not a single insurance company insures tourists who are poisoned on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. It's almost suicidal!

1. Stelvio pass in Italy

Known to many motorists, the Stelvio Pass connects Lombardy and Austria. This is the highest road in the Eastern Alps. Along the way, you will come across 48 extremely sharp turns. From above, this road resembles a child's scribbles, because of its bizarre, zigzag loops.

With relatively quality coating accidents are not uncommon, as the stunning scenery that opens up to the eyes of travelers often distracts from sudden sharp turns. And a low concrete fence cannot prevent a car from falling into a cliff.

1. Sichuan-Tibet Highway in China

Residents of Asian countries know that the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Frequent landslides, rockfalls and landslides happen here quite often. Snow avalanches and lack of oxygen, which affects the attentiveness of drivers, create extremely emergency conditions.

Despite the stunning beauty of mountain landscapes, this place is very dangerous. An interesting fact is that this road crosses more than 10 mountains.

1. Juoling Tunnel in China

Locals call the Juoling Tunnel a road that does not tolerate mistakes. This is not surprising, because its width is only 4 meters, and in some areas even less.

There are simply no limits and barriers here. Considering that there are through holes in the tunnel leading straight to the abyss, you understand why this place is called the most dangerous road in the world.

There are many sharp turns here, but the biggest problem is the fact that for more than a kilometer two cars cannot pass each other. For this reason, drivers have established a complex system of conventional signs among themselves in order to avoid collisions as much as possible.

1. Northern Yungas Road in Bolivia

Finally, we will talk about the most dangerous road in the world. This is the North Yungas Road. Its second name is "Road of Death". I must say that this name quite speaks for itself. More than 300 people die here every year, and dozens of cars and buses fall from a great height down to certain death.

One of the most famous tragic accidents occurred in 1983, when a bus fell into an abyss. More than 100 passengers died then. An interesting fact is that the road was built in 1930 by prisoners. It connects the cities of La Paz and Coroico, and there is simply no other way between them.

With a length of 70 kilometers, its average width is 3.5 meters. The depth of the abyss, almost the entire length of the Yungas road, is about 600 meters. Of particular danger are places where even one car hardly passes, hanging its wheels over the abyss. Fogs and showers, which are an indispensable attribute of the Amazonian weather, entail a lot of deadly situations.

Local residents, realizing the extreme threat to life, are afraid to cross this road, because in case of an accident, the Ministry of Emergency Situations will not come to you, and it is also almost impossible to get to the nearest hospital. It is noted that the wreckage of cars and the mass of other traces of terrible accidents along the entire path have a particularly depressing effect on drivers.

Now you know what they are most dangerous roads in the world.

There are many roads in the world different types complexity, different layout and importance. Some of them pass between cities, others lead through mountains and valleys. In this collection, I will tell you about the most beautiful and famous roads in the world. They are very popular with hikers and hikers because of the picturesque landscapes and many twists and turns. Driving along such a road, you will not leave a feeling of delight, and sometimes even fear.

1. These roads are not only the most beautiful, but also the most winding. We have already written about the most dangerous roads in the world, this topic will be a continuation of the selection. We start at the Stelvio Pass in the eastern Italian Alps, this zigzag road extends up to 2.7 kilometers above sea level with around 60 hairpin bends. Looking at it from the side is very beautiful, but driving on it is very dangerous.

5. Trollstigen in Norway

This is one of the most unusual roads on our list, passing along the bed of a frozen river. It connects the remote corners of Canada with civilization, but only during the cold season, when the river is in a frozen state.

14. Atlantic Road in Norway

This is one of the most popular tourist routes in Norway, and its real decoration is Storsesandet bridge, which is often called the bridge to nowhere