noun
steep path; dangerous mountain road
Refers to a physically steep and potentially hazardous path, typically in mountainous terrain. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
登山者は険路を慎重に進んだ。
The climbers carefully advanced along the steep path.
その村へ続く険路は、雨でさらに危険になった。
The steep road leading to the village became even more dangerous due to the rain.
Compound of 険 (steep, precipitous) and 路 (road, path). The reading けんろ follows standard on'yomi.