8 of the most surreal landscapes on earth

1. The stairway to nothing in Austria

If you are one of those who feel a cold in the belly when they are at a considerable altitude from the ground, it would probably be a good idea not to step on this ladder located on the Austrian Hoher Dachstein mountain slope. Accessed by a 100-meter-long suspension bridge, it has 14 steps above a 400-meter-high abyss. As if that were not enough, the structure is still all made of glass plates, giving the impression of levitating in the air.

2. The Twelve Apostles, in Australia

Thousands of years of geological activity have created on this Australian coast this impressive landscape composed of limestone formations over 40 meters high. The attraction, near Melbourne city, despite its name, has eight stones in total (formerly nine, but one collapsed as a result of erosion).

3. Troll language in Norway

Suspended over an abyss, the Trolltunga rock - or "Troll Tongue", a creature of Norse mythology - stands 700 meters above the Ringedalsvatnet lake in Norway. The journey to her is a little long: it takes about ten hours, both the return trip. But whoever embarks on this endeavor can appreciate a lush view, framed by the lake and surrounding mountains. Access is only allowed between June and September, when there are no snow records in place.

4. Isle of Skye, Scotland

Known for its breathtaking scenery and almost untouched nature, the Isle of Skye is a haven of peace and tranquility located in northern Scotland. Its mountains are even more beautiful when contrasted with the ancient castles and crystal clear lakes of the region.

5. Lake Melissani, Greece

It sounds like a lie, but this lake of crystal clear water really exists. Known as Melissani, it sits at the end of a 3.5-kilometer long cave on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. Intensely blue, it was discovered only in 1951.

6. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Every year about 40, 000 tourists set out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro - which, at 5, 900 meters, is the highest point in Africa. And it is not difficult to imagine why he arouses such fascination: even from afar, his sight is breathtaking.

7. Namib Desert, Namibia

Located in the south of the African continent, this desert is home to some of the largest sand dunes in the world that can easily top 300 meters. Below you see your impressive encounter with the Atlantic Ocean.

8. Kelimutu Lakes, Indonesia

Discovered in 1915 by a German scientist, these three lakes are on top of the same volcano, Kelimutu, located on Flores Island in Indonesia. The different colors of its waters, according to experts, are due to the emission of underwater fumarole gases from the bottom of the lakes.