Coolest Roads And Drives Around The World

Known to locals as the “Road of Death”, this highway has been labeled the most dangerous road in the world.

In English the name of this road means “Snail’s Pass” and if you ever drive it you’ll see why.

Although it is located far from any oceanic coastline, this road is home to the world’s highest lighthouse at 6,700 feet above sea level.

With amazing views of the surrounding red rock mesas and the Mingus Mountains, this stretch of road has been labeled a “museum without walls”.

This high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps was used as a filming location in the James Bond film Goldfinger.

Also known as State Road 1, this stretch of pavement runs along some of the most beautiful coastline in the United States.

Built across several small islands, some of the bridges along this road are intense.

Looping through mesas and canyons this drive takes several days to complete with a 4WD. Keep in mind that there is no potable water or civilization anywhere along the journey.

To reach the top of Tianmen Mountain you can either take a cable car or drive the road. Both are sufficiently steep and vertigo inducing.

Also known as the Overseas Highway, it is one of the longest bridges in the world.

Known to locals as “Chappies”, this drive will give you some stunning views of the rocky coastline.

The second highest paved mountain pass in the Alps, this road has been nominated to be Europe’s best driving road.

This stretch of alpine road is famous for holding a stage of the Monte Carlo Rally with its hairpin curves.

From large glacial lakes to windswept tundra this road traverses numerous types of terrain.

Carved out by the Dades River, you’ll need a 4WD and a guide to ride this road.

Also known as the Million Dollar Highway this road has its share of narrow passes, cliff side roads, and sharp turns.

The turns on this road are so hairpin that vehicles longer than 12.4 meters are not allowed.

With numerous potential routes, we are going to go ahead and say that any road you take along Italy’s most scenic stretch of coastline will be memorable.

Running through the Southern Carpathians, the second highest paved road in Romania offers some amazing views.

This interesting road is carved into the side of a mountain.