The 12 Scariest Roads In The World That Will Leave You In Awe

Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria: The spectacular views of Grossglockner mountain in Austria used to be only accessible to skilled alpinists, but since the opening of Grossglockner High Alpine Road in 1935, more and more visitors have been able to experience the stunning scenery. But driving this road is an experience on its own: a thrilling one for some, an especially scary one for others. The highest mountain pass road in Austria, the road connects Bruck in the state of Salzburg with Heiligenblut in Carinthia. Humans have actually been crossing the Alps on a path that mainly follows this road for more than 3,500 years—Celts, Romans, gold diggers and galley slaves had to go through this strenuous and dangerous path.