What is so scary about the longest road in the world that no one dares to go all the way?

To complete this journey, you must have excellent physical strength and survival skills.

There are many long-distance hiking trails in the world, such as the Appalachian Trail (USA), the Greater Patagonia Trail (South America) or the Te Araroa Trail (New Zealand). However, there is a hiking trail that is considered the longest in the world, with a total distance of 23,068km , 6 times the length of the Appalachian.

The route starts from Cape Town (South Africa) and ends in Magadan (northeast of Russia).

The longest road route in the world.

While it is possible to walk this distance, it will be a difficult journey as the route passes through 16 countries and 6 different time zones. Not only that, you will have to go through deserts, war zones, and some of the coldest places in the world. In addition, visa restrictions in many countries, language barriers, and complex weather conditions will also make the journey more difficult.

The total walking time is about 4,500 hours, equivalent to 188 days. However , in reality, it would probably take three years to complete the trip at a steady pace and with sleep included. Some have compared the route to climbing up and down Mount Everest 13 times.

The arduous journey from West to East

According to the YouTube channel RealLifeLore, the exact route starts at L'Agulhas - the southernmost point of Africa . From there, you walk across South Africa and then into Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, you will come face to face with the black mamba - Africa's most dangerous venomous snake.

Next, you'll pass through Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia. Then you'll reach Tanzania and Uganda. Here, another threat awaits you: malaria.

Next is the journey through Sudan, you will enter the vast Sahara desert with temperatures of 47°C.

The route passes through the Sahara desert.

You can also cross war zones.

The scenery at the Black Sea is quite impressive.

The last stop before leaving Africa is Egypt. To get to Asia, you need to cross the Suez Canal. Then you go to Israel, Jordan, Turkey and then to Georgia. You can admire the beauty of the beaches on the Black Sea.

The last country on the journey is Russia , but with such a large territory, you still have to walk about 10,000km, starting with the coastal city of Sochi - the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Leaving Sochi is also the time to start a journey across Russia to the far East. In particular, you will have to go through Siberia, where temperatures can drop to -39°C.

The final leg of the journey is from Yakutsk to Magadan, Russia. This is where the Kolyma Highway, dubbed the coldest road in the world, stretches 2,031km. What makes this road so dangerous is the slippery surface caused by accumulated snow and ice. The journey ends at the port city of Magadan in the Russian Far East.

Temperatures in Siberia can drop to -39°C.

The journey ends in the port city of Magadan in the Russian Far East.

With so many hardships and challenges, we can understand why no one has been able to complete this journey.