Mount Huashan coined as the most dangerous hike in the world, boast five peaks with breathtaking cliff faces and a tough reputation. It is known for its vertical stairs and paths nearly vertical to the ground.
Once known as the worlds most dangerous walkway after five deaths in 2000, El Caminito del Rey was closed for 15 years. After refurbishing and reopening in 2015, it now offers a safer, but still thrilling, hiking experience.
Located in Yosemite National Park, the Half Dome hike is 16 miles round-trip with the last 400 feet traversed by two steel cables, without a harness. The hike can be deadly during or after rain when the rock becomes too slippery.
Angels Landing in Utahs Zion National Park involves a 5-mile round-trip hike. The final half-mile stretch is across a narrow sandstone ridge with sheer drops on both sides, requiring nerves of steel.
Via Ferrata are a network of iron paths across the Dolomites. They were constructed during WWI to aid troop movement. The routes often require climbers to traverse heart-stopping vertical drops and swing across thrilling zip wires.
Aonach Eagach Ridge in Scotland is considered UKs most challenging hike. This 6-mile ridge along Glencoe Valley offers stunning views but its narrow, rocky path with steep drops on either side make it a tough challenge.