Interested in climbing the world's steepest staircases? Pack your bags for these exhilarating destinations.

In terms of adrenaline-gushing activities, “Steepest Staircases In The World” may scream superlatives of fear and excitement. Be it spiraling up mountains, precariously perched upstairs, or gasping amidst narrow passageways, the perilous stairways can leave a remarkable impact on the memory as much as the place it finally takes to.

Some travelers may find it intimidating while others may take up the gauntlet in their stride, this risky affair is definitely feasible. If one decides to summon up the courage, these are the ten steepest staircases in the world that travelers can actually climb.

One of the famous Five Mountains in China, Mount Huashan spells danger in every way. Quite popular with the mountaineers for its breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and unparalleled scenic views, it is located in Huayin, part of the Shaanxi province.

This mountain consists of five peaks, North, South, East, West, and Middle East Peaks. Climbing these peaks and their summits leads to marvelous attractions and in totality, there are almost, 210 attractions in Mount Huashan.

While the journey embarks with huge stairs, also known as Heavenly Stairs, they are still the easiest part of this journey. The stairs seem to end in clouds, and thus they are known as heavenly stairs, also making the visitors witness small houses and tiny villages.

The journey persists with a gondola ride taking the travelers to the tea house. And finally, the most Herculean task starts with the Changkong Plank Trail, one of the most dangerous trails. It's a 700-year-old plank trail with wood and stone pins hung in the vertical cliff.

Visitors have to pass this trail with no handrails or any robust support apart from the iron chains on the cliff to seize. The trail is only 30 centimeters although the sheer valley beneath while one is suspended in the air tests the bravery and leap of faith of visitors.

One is rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of rolling mountains, the Yellow and Wei Rivers, the Taoist temple, and the popular Plank Road In The Sky. Also, there exist various hiking opportunities here to explore.

Half Dome is a granite dome with an eccentric shape located at the eastern end of Yosemite valley in Yosemite National Park, California. This steep and strenuous hike is at an ascent of 5,457 feet and takes around 10-14 hours to complete.

There are several ways to hike Half Dome, starting from the Mist Trail and heading towards Vernal and Nevada Fall. After this, the trail paves through a forest of Sequoia trees and the hike starts towards Subdome.

The Half Dome cables are the most fascinating part of this journey which makes the visitors pass through steep stairs. A permit is needed to climb the sub-dome and half dome where most people complete the summit safely and others return halfway.

A UNESCO heritage site on every traveler's bucket list, the Great Wall of China was built by Chinese emperors in an attempt to protect their territory. While the total length of the Great Wall of China in various dynasties is around 21196.18 km, 8851.8 km is currently preserved. The walkable portion takes around 3 hours and is roughly estimated to be 4-6 km in length.

There are various sections of the Great Wall of China that vary in terms of difficulty. While Badaling Great Wall and Mutianyu Great Wall are quite easy to hike, Jinshanling and Simatai are tedious comparatively.

Nevertheless, Jiankou is deemed as the most perilous route with steep steps and is part of the Great Wall Near Peking. It takes almost one and half years to hike the entire Great Wall of China, testing physical and mental endurance.

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A fascinating landmark, Pailon Del Diablo (Devil’s Cauldron) is the mammoth waterfall in Banos, Ecuador. The mighty waterfall is 80 meters tall and at an altitude of 1410 meters above sea level.

A spiral staircase winding along the waterfall adds up to the magnificence as it allows viewing the waterfall remotely and from all sides. While the waterfall’s momentum is unparalleled, some parts of the staircase are shrouded in fog, which makes the scenario adventurous as well as intimidating.

However, there are two ways to reach the falls. The original route involves a 20-minute walk down steps to land up underneath the falls whereas the second one lands the visitors above the falls with panoramic views.

As the perspective of both places differ, visitors can try either or both routes. The original route is slightly difficult as it comprises steep climbs.

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Florli is a roadless hamlet on the southern side of Lysefjorden, Norway which is renowned for its stairway to heaven. The longest wooden stairs in the world, Florli Stairs in southern Norway are equivalent to climbing the Eiffel Tower or Empire State Building almost twice.

Following the hydropower pipeline and for the workers to maintain it easily, this Florli’s famous 4444 staircases were built over 100 years ago. Even though they are the highest and longest staircases in the world, they are accessible by visitors.

It takes around four hours to complete this hike. A bonus of the hike is exceptional views of one of the most gorgeous fjords in Norway.

Beware of climbing these steps if any heart conditions beckon. While the formidable Mount Taihang stretches 400 km, almost three provinces, the allure of this mountain is enhanced by the 300-foot spiral staircase.

Indeed, the stairs offer the same experience as mountaineering without any danger and thus, quite popular with travelers. However, it is not advisable for people above 60 or anyone with heart conditions.

The strong wind, the panoramic views as well as the birds surpassing over compiles for an adventure indeed.

If anyone encountered this location in Game of Thrones, it comes as no surprise. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the hermitage church dedicated to John the Baptist is nestled off the shore along the Bay of Biscay in Spain.

Hailing from the 10th century, this church can be reached via stunning staircases, also known as “Stairs Above The Sea”. With almost 237 stairs winding from top to bottom on the rocky island, they are believed to be one of the world’s grandest staircases.

If visitors climb these staircases successfully and ring the bell three times in front of the facade, their wishes may come true.

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Prominent for the second-tallest statue of a Hindu deity in the world, Batu Caves in Malaysia are a series of caves in Selangor, Malaysia. Not only the caves are fascinating due to their formation but also the rainbow-colored steep stairs.

There are 272 steps in total which are quite steep in nature. Although, they are pretty well accessible, and take roughly 20 minutes to climb them and two to three hours to explore the caves.

The Batu Caves are only one reason why Malaysia is highly underrated.

Considered to be the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat in Cambodia hails from the 12th century. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this temple sprawls across 401 acres and has a height of 700 feet.

Angkor Wat is deemed to have quite complex and steep stairs, where people have to literally climb the steps using their hands. This site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is highly revered due to its cultural significance across the globe.

The site of ancient Inca ruins, Machu Picchu in Peru is a UNESCO heritage site as well as one of the seven wonders of the world. Situated at the height of 7970 feet above sea level, this citadel belongs to the 15th century. The purpose of Machu Picchu is quite obscure as there has been never a written record of by the Incas who built it.

There are many routes to reach the top of Machu Picchu and there are almost 1600 uphill steps. The stairs are single-rock stairs, quite steep in nature, and surprisingly, have not been split.