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Where to get scared? Best Extreme Places on Earth for Thrill Lovers

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Inaccessible rocks with steeply carved staircases, huge glass and wooden suspension bridges, islands that are extremely remote from land and inaccessible viewing platforms, which offer a fabulously beautiful view are just a few examples of places that can attract fans of extreme. Walking on dangerous tracks and climbing the tops of rocks always carries a serious threat. Only some of the most courageous travellers prefer to visit certain places of the planet. If you are attracted only by the most daring adventures, if you have long dreamed of being in one of the most dangerous places on the planet and test your nerves for strength, the presented review will be interesting to you.

Trail of Death, China

In China, on the territory of the Shaanxi province is the legendary Huàshān mountain, which has been a great religious significance for the locals since ancient times. On the five peaks of the mountain are the ancient sacred sanctuaries that visit thousands of pilgrims a year. However, not the religious sights, but a breathtaking 'attraction' - the monks' path leading up to the mountain peaks, centuries ago, attracts the numerous travelers.

Trail of Death, China According to the historical data, the hermit monks lived in the mountains more than 700 years ago. They have built the complicated and dangerous path into the rock. The steep steps, carved in rock walls, the sloping and incredibly narrow wooden heaps, which are laid over the ravines - every year thousands of pilgrims and the numerous supporters of the nerve kitzel overcome these obstacles. The northern mountain peak is the lowest of five others. This can also be reached by cable car. The tourists, who are not afraid of difficulties, can choose one of the two routes, which stretch along the five mountains and graze along the ancient pagodas, the cave and sanctuaries carved by the monks.

The route called 'Hua Shan Yu', whose length is about 6 km, is considered the most popular. This route takes an average of 5 hours. The path is also known as 'Path of Death' and is considered to be the most dangerous in the world. Most dangerous are the stretches with narrow wooden bridges, which are laid out on the edge of the rocks, above the ravine. The experienced travelers advise to make the ascent in September. At this time of the year, the mountains are particularly beautiful. Next - Angels Landing

Angels Landing, USA

Angels Landing, USA Zion National Park is one of Utah's most important monuments. Here, among the picturesque gorges and the mountain peaks is one of the most breathtaking places in the world - the viewing platform with the romantic name 'shelter of the angels'. It is true that the best panorama opens onto the gorge from this lookout platform. The main problem for the tourists is that the way to the lookout platform is not so easy. This excursion is even more exciting than a multi-hour hike through the national park. Complete article

Penon de Guatape, Colombia

Penon de Guatape, Colombia Many followers of the nervousness in the search for the new impressions go to Colombia. Here, between the tiny towns of El Penon and Guatape, is the peculiar rock Penon de Guatape, the ascent to whose summit is one of the most breathtaking and unforgettable adventures in life. The rocky heights form 220 meters. The scientists believe that the mountain has formed more than 70 million years ago. The rock looks like a huge stone, its length is about 380 meters, and the width is about 100 meters. According to the approximate estimates, the weight of this huge 'stone' can form nearly 10 million tons. Complete article

Caminito Del Rey, Spain

Caminito Del Rey, Spain The El Chorro canyon, known for its fabulous waterfalls, flowing rivers and futuristic landscapes, is considered to be one of the best places for extreme sea fishing in Spain. One of the most breathtaking sights of the ravine is the so-called Royal Path - a concrete bridge, which has no railing and no supports. This dangerous route was built in the early 20th century for the workers who built the dam. Complete article

Thor Peak, Canada

Thor Peak, Canada The high mountains attract the followers of the active recreation and the nerve kitzel. The goal of numerous courageous mountaineers from all over the world is the Mount Thor, located on the Baffin Island, in Canada. This inaccessible granite mountain, whose height is about 1 250 meters, is considered to be the highest vertical slope on the earth. The slope of the mountain is only 105 degrees. The ascent to the Thornberg is certainly a dangerous and complicated adventure even for the first-class climbers. However, the dangerous vertical slope is not the only obstacle waiting for the mountaineer. The frequent stone cases make the ascent to the mountain more important and force many athletes to renounce their courageous and determined intentions. Complete article

Tristan da Cunha, United Kingdom

Tristan da Cunha, United Kingdom Some people associate extreme tourism mainly with ascent to the high mountains. For others it is the travels to distant and inaccessible places in the world. One of these holiday destinations is the strange Tristan da Cunha Archipelago, which is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago is inhabited, and about 250 people live thereafter. The main feature of the picturesque archipelago is that it is the most widely inhabited archipelago in the world. Complete article

Bridge Path of Faith, China

Bridge Path of Faith, China China is a real leader after the number of breathtaking resorts. Recently, the original bridge was erected on the Tiānmén mountain, called the 'way of faith'. The bridge is an absolutely transparent construction of high-strength glass, which was arranged along the slope above the tree-covered ravine. The walk on the glass bridge is a breathtaking adventure, which is definitely not recommendable for the nervous people and the tourists with Höhenangst. Complete article

Catskill Trail, USA

Catskill Trail, USA Not all experienced tourists know that one of the most dangerous places in the world is located in just a couple-hour drive from Manhattan. Here is the small town of Catskill, not far from the mountain massif, which has given the name to one of the most dangerous paths in the world. The length of the trail is a little over 40 km. The path stretches through the incredibly beautiful terrain. The main danger for travelers is not only the complicated ascents in the mountains, but also in the wild animals. Complete article

Yosemite National Park, USA

Yosemite National Park, USA An excellent place to test your own courage is located in the state of California. It is the Yosemite National Park. Through its territory extends a lot of the interesting hiking trails. The extent of the most popular and dangerous among them is 8 km. The end point of this trail is the summit of a granite rock, the ascent to the most dangerous stage of the hike. 400 polished granite steps lead to the summit. An awkward movement is enough to fall from the steep staircase. Complete article

Annapurna Circuit, Nepal

Annapurna Circuit, Nepal In Nepal, there are attractive and incredibly dangerous recreational sites that will please the followers of the nerve kitzel. The long-distance trail under the name Annapurna Circuit is rich in the deadly dangerous obstacles. The Annapurna mountain, whose height is 8 091 meters, is considered one of the most dangerous mountains for ascent in the world. The length of the above mentioned trekking route is about 250 km; It stretches through the picturesque Vorgebirgsbezirke. Complete article

Bash Bish Falls, USA

Bash Bish Falls, USA The state of Massachusetts is known for the natural splendor and variety of the wonderful waterfalls. The highest is Bash Bish Falls. The height of the waterfall is 61 meters. Bash Bish has given the name to the rock he falls from. Many tourists come here to feed on the thundering streams of water. The other travelers visit the waterfall to check their own courage. The fans of the breathtaking entertainments have chosen Bash Bish Falls as a place for jumps in the waterfall. On the rocks you can climb up very quickly. Complete article
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