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1. The Road of Death, Bolivia
The North Yungas Road is a 43 mile road connecting La Paz and Coroico deep into the Bolivian Andes. Locals call the road “El Camino de la Muerte,” or the Road of Death, and it earned the title as the world’s most dangerous road in 1995. The road has a single lane width with terrifying drops, tight hairpins, narrow passages and almost no guardrails at all. 
2. Zoji La, India
3. Oberalp Pass, Switzerland
The Oberalp Pass is an incredible road in the high Swiss mountains that forms an important link between Central Switzerland and the Graubunden Oberland. 
4. Khardung La, India
5. Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
The Atlantic Road was recently voted the Norwegian construction of the century. It’s a five mile long stretch of road connecting Molde and Kristiansund, but this is not your average road. 
6. Eshima Ohashi bridge, Japan
7. Col de Turini, France
The Col de Turini is situated in an Alpine mountain pass in the south of France that rises to more than 1 mile above sea level. The road is included as part of a 20 mile-rally stage in the Monte Carlo Rally during the World Rally Championship, and it combines 34 hairpins and long stretch lines where cars can reach top speeds of over 110 mph. 
8. Dalton Highway, Alaska
9. Trollstigen, Norway
One of the most notable attractions from the Fjord in Norway is the Trollstigen road, a steep winding mountain road located in the Rauma region. The word ‘Trollstigen’ means the Troll Ladder in English, and it represents a series of stunning roads with breathtaking views and a couple of incredible waterfalls. 
10. Transfăgărășan, Romania
11. Le Passage du Gois, France
12. Guoliang Tunnel Road, China
The Guoliang Tunnel Road was built by 13 local villages in only five years in the Taihang mountains in the Hunan province of China. Many villagers lost their lives in accidents during the construction of this tunnel, but in 1977 it was opened to traffic. 
13. Tianmen Mountain road, China
14. ’Kolima’, Russia
15. Hana, Hawaii
16. ’Caucasus’ road, Russia
Bonus: A bridge in Island County, Washington (Thanks, Google Earth)
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Updated Planning Notes
Use this guide as a starting point, then verify the details that change fastest: opening hours, ferry or flight schedules, local transport rules, entry fees, seasonal closures, weather alerts, and booking requirements. For The 17 Most Dangerous Roads In The World, the best itinerary is usually the one that keeps the original appeal of the destination while leaving enough flexibility for real-world travel conditions.
If you are comparing several options, start with timing and logistics before choosing hotels or tours. A slightly less famous area can be the better choice when it gives you easier transport, better prices, or more time actually enjoying the trip instead of moving between stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Use the main article for inspiration and route ideas, then confirm current prices, local rules, and availability close to your travel dates. Travel details can change quickly, especially around holidays and high season.
What is the best way to avoid overplanning?
Choose two or three priorities and build the trip around them. Keep one flexible block for weather, transport delays, or a slower local experience that you discover after arrival.
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Yes. The best budget decisions usually come from reducing transfers, booking the right base, eating locally, and avoiding peak travel windows when possible.
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