15 exciting places that inspire horror and awe

These corners of the planet inspire chilling horror for many. But at the same time, they remain so beautiful that they do not stop attracting travelers! The main thing - no panic!

Door to the Underworld, Darvaza, Turkmenistan

Darvaza Crater, also known as the “Door to the Underworld” or the “Gates of Hell” in the village of Darvaza, Turkmenistan, was discovered by Soviet engineers and geologists in 1971. As a result of excavations and drilling of an exploratory well, experts stumbled upon an underground void, due to which the earth fell through and a huge hole filled with gas was formed. Geologists feared the release of toxic gases into the atmosphere, so it was decided to burn the gas. Geologists assumed that the fire would go out in a few days, but they were mistaken: the gas exiting the crater has been burning for more than four decades.

Troll Language, Hordaland, Norway

Troll's tongue is located at an altitude of 700 meters above Lake Ringedalsvatnet in Norway. The rock formed during the Ice Age about 10,000 years ago. It is a breakaway piece of rock, frozen on its edge in a horizontal position.

Stairway to Heaven, Oahu, Hawaii

The Haiku staircase, also known as the "Stairway to Heaven", was built in the early 1940s as part of a project to lay a cable to the base of the US Navy during World War II. Although the staircase is closed to the general public, tourists continue to climb the rusty steps to enjoy breathtaking views of Oahu.

Devil's Pool, Zimbabwe-Zambia border, Africa

This is a natural pool located on the edge of the famous Victoria Falls. The waterfall itself is located in the middle of the Zambezi River. In the drought season, when the water level in the river becomes low, desperate tourists can swim in the "Devil's Pool", despite the risk of falling from a height of 120 meters and inevitable death.

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Cliffs of Moher are located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in County Clare in Ireland. Their height reaches about 120 meters at the Hags Head and 214 meters 8 kilometers north, to the O'Brien Tower. This place has been recognized as one of Ireland's most popular and recognizable attractions. Here you can do without a mountain bike to avoid the risk of falling off a cliff.

Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Juneau, Alaska

The caves are located inside a glacier with a length of about 19 km, located in the Mendenhall Valley. You can only get there by kayak. Unfortunately, according to environmentalists, due to global warming, the glacier has decreased by almost 2 km since 1958.

Kieragbolten, Rogaland, Norway

Located on the Kierag Plateau in Rogaland, the Kieragbolten Boulder is a popular tourist destination. The stone literally hangs over the abyss at an altitude of 984 m, being sandwiched between two sheer cliffs. The boulder is so famous all over the world that it is not at all surprising if you have to stand for many hours to take a couple of photos in a deadly place.

"Swing at the ends of the world", Banos, Ecuador

What looks like a treehouse is actually a seismic monitoring station whose task is to monitor the nearby Tungurahua volcano. Long ropes and a crossbar give tourists the opportunity to ride on a swing, soaring above the canyon. This is a great way to test your fearlessness and get a shot of adrenaline.

Neptune Islands, Australia

Since 2002, the Neptune Islands have been the only place in Australia where shark diving is officially permitted. Here visitors are offered a closer look at the magnificent white sharks. Just remember to keep your arms and legs inside the cage!

Blood Red Lake Ace, Aksaray, Turkey

Dunaliella brackish (lat. Dunaliella salina) - a type of unicellular algae - has turned the second largest lake in Turkey into a blood-red pond. But even more surprisingly, flocks of wild flamingos live near the lake.

The Road of Death, Jungas, Bolivia

This place has been dubbed the "most dangerous road in the world." From 200 to 300 deaths per year are recorded here. According to the BBC, in just one year, about 25 cars got off the road to the canyon. This is approximately one vehicle every two weeks.

Huashan Mountain, Huain, China

The paths leading to Huashan Mountain are one of the most risky in the world, because they consist of incredibly steep stairs, wooden flooring attached directly to the rocks, and you will feel sick from the elevation. The most famous route was laid in the 3-4th century AD during the Tang Dynasty.

Shondong Cave, Quangbin Province, Vietnam

Shondong in the truest sense of the word is the largest cave in the world. It was opened only in 1991.

Ellison Cave, Georgia, USA

The cave is located in the north of Georgia. It is also called the fantastic "pit cave." It is said that a drop deep into the cave takes about eight seconds.

The Royal Path, Ardales, Spain

Literally translated from Spanish, “King’s Path” is a narrow path made of concrete and crutches and railway rails driven into the gorge walls in southern Spain. The trail was created at the beginning of the 20th century (in 1905) as an auxiliary path for workers employed in the construction of the Conde del Guadalors dam. After the construction was completed, the King of Spain Alfonso XIII, to attend the dam opening ceremony, walked along this path, watching the construction, and in honor of this it got its name.