The terrifying European tourist attraction that people say they ‘wouldn’t try for millions of pounds’

THERE'S aourist attraction in Europe that holidaymakers wouldn't try - even if they were offered millions of pounds.

While most tourists plan to unwind on holiday, some take on terrifying challenges.

(The Ladder to Heaven is part of a climbing route in Austria.Credit: Alamy)

(The route is part of the via Ferrata in Gosau at Dachstein, Austria.Credit: Alamy)

One of those places is the Ladder to Heaven, which is also known as the Sky Ladder or the Stairway to Heaven, in Gosau at Dachstein, Austria.

Part of the challenging via Ferrata (the iron way)

climbing route, the Ladder to Heaven is typically reserved for hardened hikers and thrill-seekers.

The route is equipped with steel cables and ladders, which aid climbers in reaching Donnerkogel's 400m-high peak.

Climbers will face the Ladder to Heaven after completing 75 per cent of the route.

At this point, holidaymakers can expect to find a 40m-long metal ladder that connects a giant gorge from one side to the next.

According to travel blogger Jess Wandering, the ladder isn't the most difficult part of the climb.

She wrote: "Although the ladder is only rated a 'B' and is not considered difficult relative to other sections of the climb, the exposure is intense and should not be underestimated."

The travel blogger, who has successfully climbed the hiking route, explained that heavy winds and movement on the ladder can be "quite unnerving".

Meanwhile, Instagram user Mountain Planet also posted a video climbing the metal ladder.

In the video, he can be seen climbing the metal-wired ladder step-by-step over the gorge.

Other users on Instagram were shocked by the terrifying climb, with one person writing: "Even if you give me ten million dollars no one can get me there."

(The metal ladder is 40m-long.Credit: Shutterstock)

(Guided tours are recommended in order to tackle the challenging route.Credit: Alamy)

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