Mount Bwahit is one of the highest drivable roads in Africa

Mount Bwahit is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 4,437m (14,557ft) above sea level, located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. A road leading to some meters above the summit, is one of the highest roads in Africa.

Mount Bwahit

Where is Mount Bwahit?

The peak, also known as Buahit, Bachit, and Buiheat, is located in the northern part of the country, in the Semien Mountains on Top of the Bwahit plateau.

Can you drive to Mount Bwahit?

A gravel road, located to the west of the summit, was constructed in 2000. Surrounded by frozen streams, thin air and giant lobelias, driving along this road is an absolute end-of-the-world feeling. 4x4 vehicles only.

How long is the road to Mount Bwahit?

The road is 95.1 km (59 miles) long, running west-east from Debarq, also spelled Dabareq and Debark, to Mekane Berhan.
Pic: Rememberluke (https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/mount-bwahit-uphill-11557674/photo-7042951)

 

 

Drive Us to Your Road!

With over 13,000 roads cataloged, we're always on the lookout for unique routes. Know of a road that deserves to be featured? Click here to share your suggestion, and we may add it to dangerousroads.org.