Sometimes people prefer longer routes if they are intense and attractive. And if you want to test your driving skills, you must travel through the most beautiful highways in the world... But sometimes tourists are driven by a thirst for adrenaline, which they can find on the 10 most dangerous tourist routes in the world.
10. Alpine pass, Switzerland
Alpine Pass - 2044-meter road up the Swiss mountains. It serves as a link between the Alps and central Switzerland. The spectacular and incredible road allows for breathtaking views of the valley as well as the Gotthard Mountains. The road is closed in winter and opens in summer. In winter, it is used as a ski slope, toboggan run and hiking trail.
9. Trollstigen, Norway
The winding mountain road in the Rauma region is part of the 63 Norwegian National Road, which runs through Valldal in Norddal and Andalsnes in Rauma. The steep, winding road is a famous hiking trail due to the surprisingly steep bends on the mountainside.
Trollstingen means "Troll Ladder”And consistently connects impressive roads with breathtaking views of amazing waterfalls. The beautiful road has many sharp corners and in some places it is so narrow that it is very problematic for two cars to pass at once. The road climbs nearly 850 degrees and is closed during the winter and fall periods.
8. Pass San Bernandino, Switzerland
The San Bernandino Pass is one of the most beautiful roads in the world, a high mountain pass that rises 2,066 meters. The road is located in the Swiss mountains and connects the Mesolkin and Hinterheim valleys. The amazing road allows you to contemplate several breathtaking views of the mountains with an amazing 6.6 km long tunnel, the entire road is strewn with churches and castles, valleys and bridges. Here you can see many of Switzerland's most attractive landscapes.
7. Perval Los Caracoles, Andes
The Los Caracoles Pass is known as the Cristo Redentor. This road crosses the Andes between Argentina and Chile. The main road with heavy traffic from the Chilean capital to the city of Mendoza in Argentina. The road is mostly snow-covered throughout the year. However, despite the steep slopes, the road is very safe, thanks to quality maintenance.
From the Argentine side, it has a gentle slope and an entrance to a tunnel that rises up to 3,200 meters. Tourists crossing the road enjoy the thrilling ride and the beauty of nature.
6. Pass Stelvio, Italy
The Stelvio Pass rises 2,757 meters above sea level and is located in Italy near the border with Switzerland and connects Valtellina with Merano and the upper Adige valley. Known as the highest alpine pass in the eastern part of the mountains... The zigzag road has one of the steepest routes in the world.
With about 60 bends, it becomes so narrow in some places that it makes it one of the most dangerous and popular circuits for bike and motorcycle racing. In one of the programs "Top Gear"she was named one of the most majestic roads in the world, the pass contains beautiful and breathtaking scenery.
5. Col de Turini, France
Col de Turini is an alpine pass that rises 1.607 meters. It is located in the Alps-Maritime region in the south of France. This breathtaking road with sharp turns and enormous height ends in Sospel (a very pleasant town in France). Built on sheer cliffs and is part of the popular Monte carlo rallywhich takes place on a dizzying and steep road with many sharp turns. The road was used three times for another famous race - the Tour de France. The breathtaking landscapes make it one of the most breathtaking and beautiful roads in the world.
4. Scenic Route 12, Utah
Highway 12, also called Highway 12, is located in Utah, USA. The highway rises to 2,743 meters. It took nearly four decades to build. It occupies the space between the National Park "Capitol reef"And Bryce Canyon. One of the most beautiful roads in the United States of America.
It stretches 200 km through the mountains of southwestern Utah. You can enjoy a long drive while observing famous tourist attractions along the road, such as:
- State Park "Kodachrome Basin",
- park-museum "Anasazi",
- National Monument "Grand Staircase-Escalante".
3. Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road, United Arab Emirates
Length - 11.7 km up the mountains. The road rises 1.219 meters. The beautiful road is a mixture of fast straight and wide curves that blend perfectly with each other to create a great desert driving experience. The road challenges the cyclists who come here to train.
2. Milford Road, New Zealand
The stunning road is 232 km long and is one of the tallest and most beautiful public roads in New Zealand. The road connects the city of Te Anau with one of New Zealand's most famous destinations, Milford Sound. It is the most dangerous road in New Zealand. The stunning road is home to iconic landmarks, including:
- mirror lakes,
- Talbort mountains,
- Peak Miter,
- Homer's tunnel.
Tourists drive along the road specifically to admire the picturesque views of crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls, dense tropical forests, as well as the National Park "Fiordland».
1. Transfagarasan, Romania
The beautiful Tranfagarasan, also known as the Ceausescu Madness, is the second largest paved road in Romania and connects the historic districts of Wallachia and Transylvania and the cities of Pitesti and Sibiu.
The road is an area of twists and turns with a length of about 90 kilometers, stretching from north to south through the highest section of the South Carpathian Mountains. The road is mostly snow-covered and you can enjoy its beauty for several months a year. It is she who is the best road in the world according to "Top Gear".
