In the world there are a huge number of roads of different types of complexity, different layouts and importance. Some of them pass between cities, others lead through mountains and valleys. In this collection, I will tell you about the most beautiful and famous roads in the world. They are very popular with hikers and hikers because of the picturesque landscapes and many twists and turns. Driving along such a road, you will not leave a feeling of delight, and sometimes even fear.
Stelvio road
The Stelvio Pass is located in Italy at an altitude of 2757 meters, it is the highest paved pass in the eastern Alps and the second highest in the Alps, second only to the Col de l’Iseran in France.
We put this road in first place in the list of the most beautiful roads in the world. Stelvio is located in the Italian Alps of Bormio in the province of Sondrio, near the border with Switzerland. Hanging over the road is the Peak of the Three Languages, so named because Italian, German and Romance languages meet here.
The history of this road is quite interesting. The first road was built here back in 1820 under the Austrian Empire to connect Lombardy with the rest of Austria, it covered the ascent up to 1871 meters. Since then, the route has remained virtually unchanged. Of the 60 sharp turns, 48 are located on the north side, presenting a real challenge for motorists. Even the famous racing driver Stirling Moss lost control here and flew off the track in 1990
During the Second World War, this pass was of great strategic importance, but lost it at the end of the fighting. Now it is important mainly for sports, numerous bike, motorcycle and car races are held here. Every year at the end of August, the road is closed for the day and approximately 8,000 cyclists begin their ascent to the top of the Stelvio.
The Stelvio was voted the best road to drive in the famous Top Gear show. True, only European roads participated in the selection. Some time later, the hosts decided that the Stelvio was still inferior to the Romanian road Transfagarasan
Nowadays, almost every tourist traveling by car from Switzerland to Italy tries to drive along this road and experience the excitement and adrenaline rush
Forsella Lavardet
This high mountain pass is located in the Dolomitesat an altitude of 1542 meters above sea level, in the municipality of Vigo di Cadore
This road is not completely paved, there are sections with gravel. After several accidents and landslides, it was closed to cars, but it is still open to cyclists. The road is best known for its 14 hairpin bends
Col de Turini
Col de Turini is a high mountain pass at 1607 meters in the French Alps. The road is famous as one of the sections of the Rally Monte Carlo, and one of its most difficult sections.
Road to Heaven
Road to Heaven in China This road is also called the Great Gate. The road to heaven is located
in Hunan province, its length is 10 kilometers, and the maximum point is at an altitude of 1300 meters. It took more than 8 years to build this miracle, the road was ready in 2006. The landscapes around look very beautiful, but you should not take your eyes off the road for a second. Here you will find at least 99 turns, where you should be very vigilant
Trollstigen
Trollstigen in Norway . A large observation deck has been built at the top, from where a magnificent view of the road and the surrounding natural beauties opens
Los Caracoles Pass
This road passes through the Andes between Argentina and Chile. There are a large number of dangerous turns and steep slopes, and there are practically no fences and fenders. Almost the whole year the road is covered with snow, which requires special driving skills from drivers. However, this road is always well maintained, which greatly reduces the number of accidents. A large number of trucks and even tourist buses pass here every day
Halsema Highway
Halsema is the highest highway in the Philippines and takes approximately 6 hours to cross. Landslides often occur here, which trap many motorists who are forced to wait for help. Some parts of the road are still unpaved, visibility is limited due to frequent fog. Despite all the danger and many twisty turns, this is one of the most beautiful roads in the world
Transfagarasan
This is one of the most beautiful roads in the world, passing through the mountains of Fagaras in Romania and part of the Transylvanian Alps. A 90 km long road connects Transylvania with Muntenia
Transfagarasan rises to a height of 2134 meters, with many very sharp turns difficult for the driver. The maximum speed here is limited to 40 kilometers per hour. Starting from October, the passage is limited due to the large amount of snow. The road boasts the largest number of viaducts and tunnels in Romania. At the highest point is the longest tunnel in the country with a length of 875 meters, connecting Transylvania and Wallachia
Grimsel Pass
Grimsel is a high mountain pass in Switzerland, with a maximum height of 2165 meters. The road was built in the 1890s and leads through amazing places with beautiful landscapes
Atlas mountain road
The Dades Gorge in Morocco is very beautiful and picturesque. It is along it that the Atlas Alpine Road leads. The mountain pass itself is located at an altitude of 2092 meters
Gotthard Pass
This road is the most winding among all the Alpine passes. Its maximum height is 2108 meters above sea level. The pass connects the German part of the country with the Italian. In addition to many winding turns, there are also several long tunnels, such as the 15 km Gotthard railway tunnel. It was built and opened to traffic in 1882. There is also a 16 km road tunnel, one of the longest tunnels in the world. Well, among cyclists, the old paved part of the road is popular, perfectly preserved to this day.
Iroha-Zaka Highway
Iroha-Zaka, a winding road in Japan that includes 48 very twisty and dangerous turns when going downhill, and the same number of turns in another part of the road when going uphill. This is one of the most beautiful and dangerous roads in the world.
Ice road
This is one of the most unusual roads on our list, passing along the bed of a frozen river. It connects the remote corners of Canada with civilization, but only during the cold season, when the river is in a frozen state.
Atlantic Road
This is one of the most popular tourist routes in Norway, and its real decoration is Storsesandet bridge , which is often called the bridge to nowhere
