Photos of the most incredible staircases that not everyone would dare to face

These stairs are in different parts of the world. They can be made of stone or wood, with handrails or without any guardrails. But they all have something in common: height and danger, which will take your breath away.

O awesome.club shows in this article the most dizzying ascents and descents that not everyone would dare to cross.

The fort itself is nothing more than a small cave, but the staircase leading there is rightfully considered one of the most dangerous in the world. The uneven steps are carved into the mountain rock near Kolhapur.

The climb to the ancient Indian fort takes at least 3 hours. But the descent can take much longer: due to the fog, the steps are always wet. This ancient staircase also lacks handrails, so hardcore tourists are forced to cling to the rock to avoid falling.

The Rock of Guatapé, in Colombia, and the staircase that leads to its summit, are compared to many things. For some, it resembles pieces of stone sewn together with a thread, others say that the mountain looks like it was zipped up, while others claim that this would be the ideal refuge in the event of a zombie apocalypse.

In Hunan province there is a mountain called Tianmen. Its second name, “Gate of Heaven”, was given due to its huge arch of natural origin, formed after the earthquake of 263 AD

It is said that anyone who climbs the 999 steps to “Heaven’s Gate” will be able to touch it and obtain eternal joy.

By the way, it is not easy to reach this staircase. It is at the top of the mountain, so travelers and pilgrims must first take a cable car (the view is impressive!) or cross the 11 km along a winding road called “99 laps”.

The Haiku Stairway in Hawaii is still one of the most popular routes among thrill-seeking tourists. And this despite the fact that its entrance is officially closed. That’s why there are police officers watching at the starting point, and they can impose a considerable fine on anyone who tries to climb it.

Many come to the island of Oahu especially to see the legendary staircase erected by the military in 1942 to build a communications cable.

Since 1987, the already unstable Haiku has become a “civilian” route for tourists who want to overcome all of its 3,922 steps and climb to the top of Kulau Mountain. Of course, without good physical fitness, there is simply nothing to do on this route.

In Egypt, in the south of the Sinai Peninsula, there is the legendary mountain where, according to legend, Moses received the stone tablets with the 10 commandments on its summit. Now crowds of pilgrims from different countries gather there.

To reach the top of the Mount, you have to climb the more than 3,700 steps of the “Staircase of Repentance”, which many pilgrims climb at night: first, because it is not so hot and, secondly, because, according to tourists, the dawn at that top is something unimaginable.

That ladder does cause nausea. The nearly 92 meter high spiral leads to the top of Taihang Mountain. Those wishing to climb unprotected to the height of a 30-story building must sign a document stating that they are aware of the danger and that they are completely healthy.

By the way, people over 60 years old are not allowed to climb this spiral staircase. It’s not an easy climb, and at the top of the mountain there are strong winds that make the whole structure sway and creak.

This beautiful view from the top of the mountain will open before the eyes of those who travel to Sri Lanka and decide to conquer Adam’s Peak. It is completely safe to climb this mountain, and many even do it with children.

Conquerors of the peak will be able to admire the sunrise and see the stone slab with the footprint of the Buddha’s foot. It is because of this relic that crowds of pilgrims gather there.

The only inconvenience is that the crossing has to be done at night. Climbing under the scorching rays of the sun is a dubious pleasure. And at night it’s quiet, cool, and there are lanterns on the steps.

The Vlooyberg stair tower was built in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, near the town of Tielt-Vingle. Before, there was a wooden observation deck in this place. After being set on fire by vandals, it was decided to install a metallic structure.

The competition announced by the local authorities was won by the architecture studio Close to Bone. Its architects designed a stairway to heaven. The height of this structure is 11.5 meters, and from the top you have a view of the famous Hallerbos: a true magical forest, covered with a blue carpet of bluebells, the bell flower.

The Caminito del Rey mountain trail was built in Spain in the early 20th century to transport loads between two power plants along the banks of the El Chorro gorge. The resonant name was chosen due to the presence of King Alfonso XIII at its inauguration.

The builders used the cheapest materials, which quickly brought the Caminito to an emergency condition and received the dreaded name “The Path of Death”. In 2000, after the tragic deaths of several tourists, it was closed. But even after that, climbers and thrill-seekers from all over the world showed up. Not even the risk of receiving the considerable fine of 6,000 euros prevented them.

As a result, it was decided to rebuild the path and make it safe for tourists. In the spring of 2015, Caminito del Rey was reopened to all interested parties.

The Chand Baori well in the village of Abhaneri is considered to be one of the oldest and deepest wells in India. It looks more like an inverted pyramid, whose tip is 30 meters deep. At the bottom of the basin is a container with muddy water.

Locals believe that the well was built by demons. Historians are not so categorical and say that the tank was created to collect rainwater, and that on very hot days people would gather on their stairs to escape the heat (in the deep part it is always 5 to 6 °C colder). ).

You can choose any one of its several stairs to go down. The main thing is not to forget to look down: the steps are steep and there are no railings.

This path leading to the top of Hua Shan Mountain is called the “Heavenly Staircase”. Its steps are carved directly into the rock and iron chains serve as a handrail. Before, only pilgrims climbed it, because Hua Shan is one of the 5 sacred Taoist mountains in China. But now the “Heavenly Staircase” is open to tourists.

Those who dare to conquer this peak will have to climb to a height of more than 2000 meters. And the steep steps alternate with narrow wooden paths that hang over the precipice. The climb ends by visiting… a small tea house. But the “clients” say that the view from there is impressive.

You can climb the “Cascade of the Rio Verde”, in Ecuador, by an old stone staircase. She is by the mountain through which, with terrible force, the water flows.

The ladder goes through a tunnel with slippery walls, through which you can pass directly behind the waterfall.

Many of the tourists who have visited the small platform behind the Rio Verde Waterfall say that it is an absolutely extraordinary sight: you are enveloped by splashes, the waterfall echoes in front of you and the white wall of water can be touched with your hand.

This, so to speak, unusual staircase has already become one of the most famous places in Duisburg, Germany. Its name is also unusual: “The Tiger and the Turtle”.

Its creators propose that all those interested follow the famous roller coaster on foot. It’s pretty easy to do, although you’ll have to overcome a vertical loop along the way. The total length of the road is 220 meters.

From the highest point of the staircase (about 13 meters high) there is a panoramic view of the city and at night the whole place lights up.

To conquer the top of the mountain of Yosemite National Park in California, you need to overcome a 10-kilometer path. Part of the route is a rope ladder.

The controllers allow access to a maximum of 300 people per day, and each of them is given a special permit. Tourists must have a good physical condition and a great desire to overcome the 400 steps along a practically vertical cable staircase.

This stone staircase in Machu Picchu is no less than 500 years old. It was built by the ancient Incas to climb the Temple of the Moon.

Currently, the passage of up to 300 people is allowed per day. Getting to the top takes about 2 hours, and on the way up you have to constantly cling to the wall. The steps are wet and slippery, and so is the wall. One false step and you could fall into the abyss, at the bottom of which the Urubamba River flows.

The French observatory Pic du Midi is located in the Pyrenees. Part of the way is done in a cable car and part by stairs. But you need to dress warmly: at the top it is very cold, with strong winds.

Not so long ago, it became possible even to spend the night here: scientists have made several rooms available for lovers of extreme recreation.

Do you remember the photo of the descent from the Indian fort? Well Pikabu users decided to play around with the camera angles and flipped the photo. Now it looks even worse.

And you, would you risk going up or down a staircase like this? Or have you already done that? Share with us in the comments section.