These Are Some Of The World's Scariest Treks

OT Staff

Mount Huashan Plank Walk, China

This vertigo-inducing trail features narrow wooden planks bolted to sheer cliffs, with minimal safety measures, offering breathtaking views and heart-pounding exposure.

Mount Huashan Plank Walk, China | factinate/instagram

El Caminito del Rey, Spain

Once dubbed the "world's most dangerous walkway," this path clings to steep gorge walls, with sections suspended over 100 m above the river below.

El Caminito del Rey, Spain | firstinservice/instagram

Mount Ijen, Indonesia

Hikers ascend this active volcano at night to witness the eerie blue flames, navigating toxic sulfur fumes and steep, slippery paths in darkness.

A view of Mount Ijen, Indonesia | wonderfulindonesia/instagram

Kalalau Trail, Hawaii, USA

Traversing the rugged Nāpali Coast, this trail includes narrow paths along steep cliffs, frequent rockfalls, and treacherous river crossings that become deadly after rains.

Kalalau Trail, Hawaii, USA | hawaiitag/instagram

Chadar Trek, India

This Himalayan trek involves walking over the frozen Zanskar River, with temperatures plummeting to -30 degrees Celsius, and the constant risk of ice breaking beneath one's feet.

The frozen Zanskar Lake along the Chadar Trek | Shutterstock

The Maze, Utah, USA

Located in Canyonlands National Park, this remote labyrinth of canyons is notorious for its challenging navigation, leading many hikers to become disoriented and lost.

The Maze, Utah, USA | unearththevoyage/instagram

Snowman Trek, Bhutan

Spanning over 350 km and crossing multiple high-altitude passes, this dangerous trek tests endurance with unpredictable weather and remote, rugged terrain.

Snowman Trek, Bhutan | tourismbhutan/instagram

Drakensberg Traverse, South Africa

This unmarked trail along the Drakensberg escarpment involves steep ascents, unpredictable weather, and the use of chain ladders to navigate vertical cliffs.

A look at the Drakensberg Traverse | evadnee_legoff/instagram

Aonach Eagach Ridge, Scotland

This narrow ridge in the Scottish Highlands demands scrambling over exposed sections with sheer drops on either side, often in unpredictable weather conditions.

Heading along Aonach Eagach | Wikimedia Commons

Druk Path Trek, Bhutan

Connecting Paro and Thimphu, this high-altitude trek offers stunning Himalayan views but challenges hikers with steep climbs and unpredictable mountain weather.

The site of the Druk Path trek | adventurepulse/instagram

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