Ethiopia, Amhara
Escarpment tracks at 3600 metres above a landscape of vertical spires.
Length
42 km
In miles
26.1 mi
Driving time
46 min
Atlas rating
8.7 / 10
The run
Debark to Chennek. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Muddy and slow in the July to September rains
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 11 April 2026
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