The most beautiful road in the world
Great rides with impressive views
In the world, you go to a number of roads leading through a beautiful landscape, others called death roads for their danger or those that lead through an incredible number of serpentines to a mountain pass. We will present the best of them here.
Death road
Rough road from La Paz to Coroico
One of the most famous „death“ roads of the world leads from the capital of Bolivia La Paz to Coroico lying already in misty Yungas. Today, the vast majority of traffic leads along new asphalt road, which is less deadly. The old one has become perhaps the most popular destination of the trip offered today by travel agencies in La Paz – downhill bike „Camino de la Muerte“ from the pass Cumbre (4,660 m asl) up to Coroico (1,525 m asl). continue reading
Drive in Canyon Rondu
Beautiful way from Gilgit to Skardu
One of the most beautiful passages around the flow of Indus River is 150 km long canyon Ronda pushing its way through the massive walls of Karakoram. The river loses during its wild flow through the canyon nearly a kilometer of altitude. On the way you can see interesting bridges and cable railways across the river into green oases around its side tributaries, waterfalls and caves in which miners are looking for precious stones. Above all this protrude rock towers and glaciated giants. It is just great piece of wild nature. On the other hand, the path often suffers from rock slides after fierce downpours. continue reading
Geirangerfjord and Dalsnibba
The path full of sharp bends and outlook
Both the driver and the car's passengers will enjoy this car journey in the countryside of mountains and fjords, because there is ample opportunity and reason to stop. From the Troll´s path continues the road no.63 to the fjord Norddalsfjorden that must be overcome by ferry to the small settlement Eidsdal. From here continues the road no.63 up to the town Geiranger, lying on the fjord bearing the same name. In front of the town is a series of switchbacks and wonderful outlooks of the fjord. This part is also known as the Eagle Path (Ornevegen). It was opened in 1955 and the elevation is more than 650 meters. From Geiranger the road again begins to rise in numerous switchbacks and lead us to the lake Djupvatnet (1 016 m asl). From here leads a local branch to the top of Dalsnibba (1 476 m asl- toll of 60, – NOK). Round view offers mountain scenery with glaciers, lakes and fjord. The only drawback to this attractive route is the fact that many tourists come here, the roads can thus be full of buses and there may be quite a lot of people on top of Dalsnibba. continue reading
Driving through the gorge Dades 2
Moroccan Grand Canyon
The most interesting part of the journey through the gorge Dades begins with famous switchbacks, during which you get several dozen altitude meters higher. Another part of the journey continues high above the canyon, where you can enjoy views of the greenery surrounding the river and arid mountain ridges around. However, if you do not have off-road car, your journey ends basically with the end of asphalt a few kilometers behind Msemrir and you will have to return the same way. continue reading
Drive through Pang la
Royal outlook of Himalaya
Crossing Pang La Pass (5 206 m asl) is one of the great trips, you can experience in Tibet. Once you scramble up along the endless switchbacks, a beautiful view of the endless brown ridges crowned on the horizon with white wall of the Himalayas including Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu open. continue reading
Riding Through The Valley Of Death
To the lowest place in North America
Just because of its menacing name Death Valley, aka Death Valley, attracts a lot of travelers to visit. In addition to being the lowest and warmest place in North America, it is also conveniently located between the gambling city of Las Vegas in Nevada and the amazing national parks of the Sierra Nevada in California. For these reasons, it is not missing in almost any of the classic circuits in the western United States. Although there are several trekking routes here (eg to the top of Telescope Peak (3,368 m above sea level), thanks to the huge heat that prevails here for most of the year, and long distances, it is rather an ideal place for classic US car tourism. continue reading
Along the road from Leh to Manali
Epic road through the Himalayas
Long road between Leh and Manali overcomes five very high passes. The highest of them – Taglang la (5 328 m asl) is also one of the highest motorized passes in the world. Along the way you will enjoy views not only of Ladack „moonscape“ and high Himalayan peaks. The more you are in the south, the landscape is greener. In Lahaul valley you will see a lot of interesting waterfalls. Finally will await you passage of the pass Rohtang, which is the lowest of all, but also the wettest and muddiest, so there are a lot of landslides. Moreover, it is a popular place for Indians from lowlands, so there are incredible crowds in recent years. In addition, several places on this road are also starting points to terrific treks, so if you grow fond of Ladakh, you will pass here several times. continue reading
Drive through Zoji la Pass
From Kashmir to Ladakh
The famous high mountain road from Srinagar to Leh leads over several high passes. Crossing of the first one – Zoji la (Zozi la) (3528m asl), where it overcomes the main Himalayan ridge, is the most interesting and also the most adrenaline-filled part of this whole journey. This is especially true about the beginning of the season, when there's still plenty of snow. The beginning of this stage starts in the popular resort of Sonamarg (2 680 m asl) and ends in Drass (3 094 m asl) continue reading
By bus to Punta Olimpica
Rough road across Cordillera Blanca
Rough road leading south from the highest mountain in Peru – Huascaran connecting Carhuaz with Chacas works both for tourists as well as an interesting starting point for treks in the national park. Moreover, it is not necessary to pay for expensive private transport since it is also one of the highest roads in the world, where busses run. Just jump at the right time, maybe just at its highest point – Olimpica pass (4920 m asl) and the trek can start. continue reading
The way to Sa Calobra
The most interesting road in Mallorca
Trip to the Bay of Sa Calobra belongs, together with the journey to the Cape Formentor, to the highlights of Mallorca. You can expect downhill mountain road with many twists to the sea with a total elevation of 720 meters and a variety of amazing views. You can then also swim in a beautiful cove or walk into the gorge Torrent de Pareis (second largest erosion gorge of southern Europe). continue reading
Drive across the Suge la pass
Shortcut to Shigatse
Suge la (5 452 m asl) is one the highest motorized passes in the world and its crossing, if weather permits, is a great experience. It lies on the road S304 at the western end of mountain range Nyenchen Tanglha. Driving over the pass is also a shorter version of the route between Nam tso lake and Shigatse, making it the perfect choice for those who do not need to go for some reason via Lhasa. The pass itself is relatively flat and a little bit lost in mountainsides, so it is worth to go above it (5 530 m asl) to have better views. The main magnet in the vicinity of the pass is glacial peak of Qiongmo Kangri (7 048 m asl) towering above everything. Unfortunately, only few people manage to see it not-hidden behind the clouds. continue reading
Ride on Passo dello Stelvio
Perhaps the most famous pass in the Alps
Passo dello Stelvio (2,758 m above sea level) is one of the highest and most beautiful alpine passes. It is interesting that you can go there from three directions: the most famous direction is from Prato (48 serpentines lead to the top), then from Bormio or the Swiss Val Müstair via another Umbrail pass. In addition, you can take a few hikes directly from the pass to the adjacent peaks or enjoy the view of the highest mountain of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ortler. continue reading
Drive Prithvi Highway
Káthmándú - Pokhara
The most frequently used road route by tourists in Nepal is probably more than 200 km long Prithvi Highway leading from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Moreover, there are a number of important branches on the way: to Arughat Bazaar (the basis of Manaslu trek), Bharatpur/Sauraha (Chitwan NP), Gorkha (the historical town and alternative start of the trek around Manaslu) and Besi Shahar (the basis of the trek around Annapurnas), so if you go back to Nepal, you will be familiar with it. Long driving time between 6–8 hours in often crowded bus is compensated by spectacular views of the verdant mountains of the Little Himalayas Mahabharat. There will be countless number of rice fields around you and if weather permits, the horizon will be dominated by the peaks of Ganesh and Manaslu. Most of the route leads along the beautiful river Trisuli, a paradise for rafters. If you want to enjoy this trip even more and take better photos than from the bus window, it is ideal to rent a bike. But it is a pretty risky business in the local traffic. continue reading
Driving on the Grossglockner road
One of the most famous roads in the Alps
Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse is the highest transit alpine road in Austria and one of the highest in the Alps. It winds over the ridge of the Hohe Tauern, Austria's highest mountain range. It connects the cities of Bruck and Heiligenblut. It is 48 km long with a maximum climb of 12%. It leads through two passes: Fuscher Törl (2,428m) and Hochtor (2,505m). There are also two more blind branches leading from it. The first, about a kilometer, to the Edelweisspitzi mountain (2,571 m), which the road culminates. Here the rise is up to 14%. The second, more than 10 km long, leads to the Franz-Josephs-Hohe hut (2,369 m), from where there is the best view of the Grossglockner and the Pasterze Glacier. So anyone who wants to see everything has to drive about 70km. In winter there is an average of 5 meters of snow and 250 days a year the precipitation is mostly snow, the highest section of the road has an average annual temperature of minus 3ºC. It began to be established in 1924 and was built between 1930–35. continue reading
Drive over the pass Tizi-n-Tichka
From Marrakech to Ouarzazate
The most famous road through the High Atlas leads from the vast plains surrounding the royal city of Marrakech to pass Tizi-n-Tichka (2 260 m asl), which is quite often blocked by snow in the winter and is then impassable down around the beautiful kasbahs (clay medieval fortress) to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the valley of river Draa and Sahara desert. continue reading
Drive Huaraz - Chavin de Huantar
Through a tunnel over Cordillera Blanca
Only few roads lead through the valley of river Santa over the ridge of Cordillera Blanca to the valley of Maranon. This one heading from of Huarazau to Chavin de Huantar is one of them. It culminates with tunnel Kahuish at the height of 4,516 meters above sea level. Right behind is pretty impressive statue of Christ looking into the valley. The biggest attraction on this journey is a pleasant stop at Lake Querococha. You will usually meet here tourist expeditions, which have a break during a day trip to the Inca ruins at Chavin. continue reading
Bike Trip Around Mo'orea
Around the island on bike
Even in the tropical paradise of French Polynesia you can enjoy a great ride on a bike – around the entire 59 km long circular small road leading around the island Mo'orea. The only enemy will be hot weather. The traffic is only on the eastern side of the island, but it is not so bad. The most beautiful are the views of the local green mountains. continue reading
Driving on Going To The Sun Road
Legendary mountain road in the Rocky Mountains
Going to the Sun Road is a scenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Montana's Glacier National Park. The Solar Road is the only road that passes through the park, through Logan Pass at an altitude of 2,026 m, which is the highest point of the road. Construction began in 1921 and was completed in 1932. It is as well known in the United States as Route 66 continue reading
Drive over Chang la pass
The way to magical lake
If you want to get to the stunning lake Pangong tso, one of the biggest attractions of Ladakh, then awaits you a long way over Ladack mountains culminating in a bit „tucked away“ Chang la Pass (5 360 m asl). You will enjoy here beautiful views of the local deserted high mountain countryside with its minimum population. continue reading
Driving through the Col du Galibier
Despite the most famous French pass
The Col du Galibier (2,645 m above sea level) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful alpine passes. On the one hand, it is one of the highest in Europe, it is often crossed by the royal stage of the legendary Tour de France cycling race and it also has wonderful views of the Ecrins mountains. The road through the pass belongs to the beautiful Route des Grandes Alpes. continue reading
The way from Ålesund to Trollstigen
Beautiful views in the area of fjords
You can get to the Trolls' Path (Trollstigen) from the town Alesund by car on the roads E39 and E136 along the fjords. If the weather is nice, the views of steep mountains walls in the surroundings are unforgettable. However, it is probably a little short journey for one long day. Behind town Andalsnes you can continue straight on, bypass the fjord and ascend (on foot) to a beautiful scenic peak Randsetfjellet (525 m asl). After returning the same way to Andalsnes there is a turning left to the famous Trolls' Path that will take us in numerous switchbacks into the world of mountains. continue reading
