Top 10 Most Beautiful Highways In the World
There is nothing as thrilling as traveling. Travelling is something which relaxes your mind, body, and soul. There is no need of a great travel destination, sometimes the roads and it's amazing scenery touches everybody’s heart with the charming beauty. Our planet is paved by more than 18 million kilometers. However, only few of them are worth the drive, because of its amazing scenery and adventure. These roads becomes the companion of journey and offer cherished experiences of a lifetime. If you're gonna hit the road, hit some of the best roads on Earth.
Chapman’s peak is the name of a mountain on the west of Cape Peninsula between Hout Bay and Noordhoek and is situated 15 kilometers south of Cape Town. Situated on the Atlantic Coast, Chapman’s Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world. It is one of the most beautiful drives anywhere in the world. It has 114 curves and gives you spectacular 180° views of the Atlantic coastline.
This narrow road bends and curves along the coast. The Chapman's Peak Drive, hugs the near-vertical face of the mountain, while western flank of the mountain falls sharply for hundreds of metres into the Atlantic Ocean. The road offer views of Hout Bay, The Sentinel Peak and surrounds, as well as over Noordhoek Beach. The twists and curves in the road seem endless and it is a photographers dream. It is a paradise for motorists, sightseers, picnickers, runners, hikers and
This narrow road bends and curves along the coast. The Chapman's Peak Drive, hugs the near-vertical face of the mountain, while western flank of the mountain falls sharply for hundreds of metres into the Atlantic Ocean. The road offer views of Hout Bay, The Sentinel Peak and surrounds, as well as over Noordhoek Beach. The twists and curves in the road seem endless and it is a photographers dream. It is a paradise for motorists, sightseers, picnickers, runners, hikers and
bikers.
The Amalfi Drive is the name of a section of road which runs along the stretch of the Amalfi Coast between the southern
The Amalfi Drive is the name of a section of road which runs along the stretch of the Amalfi Coast between the southern
Italian towns of Sorrento and Amalfi. The road was originally built by the Romans. Italy’s Amalfi Coast has one of the most romantic coastlines in Europe. This road is famous worldwide for it’s drop-dead views, spectacular narrow streets with many curves, natural beauty and unique environment. The Amalfi Coast is suspended between the coastal cliffs and turquoise sea. The road is carved out of the side of the coastal cliffs, giving views down to the Tyrrhenian Sea. It was built at a very steep angle, so zigzags backwards and forwards. The highway passes through pretty villages close to high and steep cliffs. The Amalfi Coast is widely considered Italy's most scenic stretch of coastline, villages terraced into hillsides and luxuriant gardens. It is one of the 50 Italian sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The road running along the Amalfi Coast is famous for its zigzags, the views over the sea, and the narrowness in some parts. The road passes through the village of Positano, which is tourist attractions in the area. The village is famous for its white houses through the narrow streets leading down to the sea. The road runs along luxuriant terraced gardens, vineyards and pastel colored villages. You’ll encounter viewpoint after viewpoint along the road. The road continues inland towards the town of Ravello. It’s one of the most beautiful and romantic small towns in southern Italy. Ravello is a city of arts and music that provides unforgettable views over the steep coast below. This scenic road passes through Grotta dello
The road running along the Amalfi Coast is famous for its zigzags, the views over the sea, and the narrowness in some parts. The road passes through the village of Positano, which is tourist attractions in the area. The village is famous for its white houses through the narrow streets leading down to the sea. The road runs along luxuriant terraced gardens, vineyards and pastel colored villages. You’ll encounter viewpoint after viewpoint along the road. The road continues inland towards the town of Ravello. It’s one of the most beautiful and romantic small towns in southern Italy. Ravello is a city of arts and music that provides unforgettable views over the steep coast below. This scenic road passes through Grotta dello
Smeraldo, a marine cave of emerald waters. Then it passes through the Vallone di Furore, one of the coast’s most impressive gorges. The road continues to the town of Praiano, which stands on a hill overlooking the sea.
The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road, connects the historic regions of Transylvania and Wallachia. The road built as a strategic military route and it was going to be used in case of a Soviet invasion. The Transfăgărășan was constructed between 1970 and 1974. The road was officially opened on 20 September 1974. Transfagarasan was named by Jeremy Clarkson, the famous Top Gear presenter “The Best Road in the World”. It is labeled the Road to the Sky, the Road to the Clouds and the Best Driving Road in the World. The road is 90 km long and starts near the village of Bascov and connects it with
Transylvania.
The winding road and the steep mountains surrounding it create an amazing scenery, unique in the entire world. The road passes through the Fagaras Mountains, the tallest in Romania. The Fagaras Mountains are rich in unique wildlife and scenic hiking and biking trails. It is a winding road, dotted with steep hairpin turns, long S-curves, and sharp descents. The TransFagarasan climbs, twists and descends right through Moldoveanu and Negoiu. Transfagarasan remains until today one of the must-see places in Romania. and a favorite
vacation activity in Transylvania. It top attractions Include Vidraru Lake and glacial Balea Lake, located at an altitude of 2,034 meters. The road is accompanied by waterfalls, rock formations, small bridges, rivers of different sizes, and the breathtaking Făgăraș Depression.
National Route 40 is a route in western
National Route 40 is a route in western
Argentina, stretching from Punta Loyola near Rio Gallegos in Santa Cruz Province
in the south to La Quiaca in Jujuy Province
in the north. The route runs parallel to the Andes mountains. Stretching the whole mainland part of the country, Route 40 is the longest route in Argentina and one of the largest in the world, with length of 5,224 km. It’s a showcase of Argentina’s stunningly diverse landscape. The route goes through a variety of climatic zones and landscapes. The drive is very remote and lonely but features stunning views. Route 40 has become the new star of tourism in Argentina.
National Route 40 crosses the 18 important rivers, 20 National Parks, 27 passes in the Andes and Natural Reserves and connecting 11 provinces. It crosses 236 rivers and wild landscapes, making it a perfect scenic drive. The road crosses the provinces of Santa Cruz, Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquen, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tucumán, Salta, and Jujuy. The highway also crosses remote and uninhabited parts of the country. Along the way, you’ll encounter volcanic lava fields, ancient forests, and shimmering salt flats.
Ruta 40 meanders through the remote plains of Patagonia. The area of the Patagonian region shows a geography of plateaus and mountains of the Andes and arid cold climate. This area is characterized mainly by a landscape full of lakes, mountains and forests. In Cuyo region, the geography varies between plains and mountains and the climate is mainly arid. Route 40's highest point is 5,000 m in Abra del Acay in Salta Province.
There are a number of internationally important sites along this route, such as Cueva de las Manos, Los Glaciares National Park, the Calchaquí Valleys, Caverna Las Brujas, Las Leñas, Agua del Toro dam, Laguna Diamante, the famous Penitentes, San Rafael, Talampaya National Park, Valle de la Luna and Chilecito.
The Hana Highway is a 103.6 km stretch, which connects Kahului to the town of Hana in east Maui. Hana Highway consists of Hawaii Routes 36 and 360. Route 36 is a mixture of urban street, divided highway, and high-speed rural highway. Route 360 is a narrow and winding mountain road. The Hana Highway is a popular tourist attraction in Maui. It is frequently cited as one of the most scenic drives in the United States. The spectacular scenery is the one reason to hit the road to hana. A few of the top sights include the Garden of Eden, the Hana Lava Tube, the Keanae Peninsula, the black sand beaches, and the Seven Sacred Pools.
The highway passes through lush, tropical rainforest. There are approximately 620 curves along the road. The highway is very windy, narrow, and passes over 59 bridges, of which 46 are only one lane wide. The many waterfalls and attractions like dark black lava rock formations that can be found along the way. The Road displays stunning waterfalls all along the way, enveloped by lush tropical rainforest. The road mostly follows the Alaskan coastline, there are endless ocean views like black, red, and white sand beaches, a multitude of trails, and beautiful gardens.
The Cabot Trail is a highway on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Cabot Trail is a 298 km long highway. The highway passes through Cape Breton Highland’s National Park and the Atlantic Coast. It is considered one of the best road trips in the world. It is named after the explorer John Cabot who landed in Atlantic Canada in 1497.
A few of the top sights along the road include Baddeck, Chéticamp, Pleasant Bay, Cape North, Dingwall and Ingonish. The highway passes through The Cape Breton Highlands National Park and offers view of spectacular valley and coastal views all along the way. There are a number of destinations along this route, such as thrilling drives, beautiful hikes, fascinating wildlife, delicious seafood and great music.
The Overseas Highway is a 181.9 km
National Route 40 crosses the 18 important rivers, 20 National Parks, 27 passes in the Andes and Natural Reserves and connecting 11 provinces. It crosses 236 rivers and wild landscapes, making it a perfect scenic drive. The road crosses the provinces of Santa Cruz, Chubut, Río Negro, Neuquen, Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tucumán, Salta, and Jujuy. The highway also crosses remote and uninhabited parts of the country. Along the way, you’ll encounter volcanic lava fields, ancient forests, and shimmering salt flats.
Ruta 40 meanders through the remote plains of Patagonia. The area of the Patagonian region shows a geography of plateaus and mountains of the Andes and arid cold climate. This area is characterized mainly by a landscape full of lakes, mountains and forests. In Cuyo region, the geography varies between plains and mountains and the climate is mainly arid. Route 40's highest point is 5,000 m in Abra del Acay in Salta Province.
There are a number of internationally important sites along this route, such as Cueva de las Manos, Los Glaciares National Park, the Calchaquí Valleys, Caverna Las Brujas, Las Leñas, Agua del Toro dam, Laguna Diamante, the famous Penitentes, San Rafael, Talampaya National Park, Valle de la Luna and Chilecito.
The Hana Highway is a 103.6 km stretch, which connects Kahului to the town of Hana in east Maui. Hana Highway consists of Hawaii Routes 36 and 360. Route 36 is a mixture of urban street, divided highway, and high-speed rural highway. Route 360 is a narrow and winding mountain road. The Hana Highway is a popular tourist attraction in Maui. It is frequently cited as one of the most scenic drives in the United States. The spectacular scenery is the one reason to hit the road to hana. A few of the top sights include the Garden of Eden, the Hana Lava Tube, the Keanae Peninsula, the black sand beaches, and the Seven Sacred Pools.
The highway passes through lush, tropical rainforest. There are approximately 620 curves along the road. The highway is very windy, narrow, and passes over 59 bridges, of which 46 are only one lane wide. The many waterfalls and attractions like dark black lava rock formations that can be found along the way. The Road displays stunning waterfalls all along the way, enveloped by lush tropical rainforest. The road mostly follows the Alaskan coastline, there are endless ocean views like black, red, and white sand beaches, a multitude of trails, and beautiful gardens.
The Cabot Trail is a highway on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Cabot Trail is a 298 km long highway. The highway passes through Cape Breton Highland’s National Park and the Atlantic Coast. It is considered one of the best road trips in the world. It is named after the explorer John Cabot who landed in Atlantic Canada in 1497.
A few of the top sights along the road include Baddeck, Chéticamp, Pleasant Bay, Cape North, Dingwall and Ingonish. The highway passes through The Cape Breton Highlands National Park and offers view of spectacular valley and coastal views all along the way. There are a number of destinations along this route, such as thrilling drives, beautiful hikes, fascinating wildlife, delicious seafood and great music.
The Overseas Highway is a 181.9 km
highway carrying U.S. Route 1 through the Florida Keys to Key West. Overseas Highway connects the cities of Miami and
Key West. Large parts of roads were built on the former Overseas Railroad. Overseas Highway is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in America. U.S. Highway 1 is often referred to as the Highway that Goes to Sea.
The roadway passes through a tropical savanna environment and cross countless coral and limestone islets. Many exotic animals such as the American Alligator, American Crocodile and Key Deer inhabit the tropical islands of the Florida Keys. The road has 42 bridges over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The road allows travelers to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.
One of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road stretches more than 240km. The road travel along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford. The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed road. The Great Ocean Road really is one of the most spectacular drives and regions in the world. The Great Ocean Road is also the world’s longest war memorial. It was built by returned WW1 soldiers as a memorial for all those who lost their lives in the war. Some of the most iconic sights along the route are Majestic 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast, Loch Ard Gorge, Sherbrook River, The Thunder Cave, Gibson Steps, The Grotto, London Bridge, Bay of Islands and Otway Rainforest Canopy.
The Great Ocean Road meanders along the coast. The spectacular Great Ocean Road hugs the vertical cliffs on the other side of it. The road passes through varying terrain along the coast, which shows its diversity, temperate rainforests and pretty towns. The road traverses rainforests as well as its native wildlife and beaches. The road is full of bends, epic views and misty waterfalls along the spectacular Great Ocean Road. Kangaroos and wallabies also live along the route, while South right whales and humpback whales found in ocean. The route offers action-packed adventures and activities too.
State Route 12 is a 197.729 km state highway located in Garfield County and
Wayne County, Utah, United States. State Route 12 travels in an east–west direction from State Route 116 in Sebastopol in
Sonoma County to State Route 49 just north of San Andreas in Calaveras County. The sheer diversity of geography is incredible and unique to Utah and the United States. Scenic Byway 12 has access to a number of national parks, state parks, historic towns, national monuments, scenic overlooks, and plenty of great restaurants and shops.
The highway traverse multiple state parks includes Kodachrome Basin, Escalante Petrified Forest, Anasazi State Park Museum and national parks include Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef. The highway offers number of other amazing destinations include Bryce Canyon National Park and Capitol Reef National Parks. The road has isolated canyons, grand plateaus, various parts of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, expansive Dixie National Forest. The highway ascends and descends Boulder Mountain.
State Highway 94 is a New Zealand state highway, connects the large Southland
The highway traverse multiple state parks includes Kodachrome Basin, Escalante Petrified Forest, Anasazi State Park Museum and national parks include Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef. The highway offers number of other amazing destinations include Bryce Canyon National Park and Capitol Reef National Parks. The road has isolated canyons, grand plateaus, various parts of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, expansive Dixie National Forest. The highway ascends and descends Boulder Mountain.
State Highway 94 is a New Zealand state highway, connects the large Southland
town of Gore with Milford Sound. With a peak elevation of 940 metres, it is the country's third highest highway. Milford Road is a 120km awesome scenic drive that offers a dramatic, beautiful, journey from Te Anau to Milford Sound. The Milford Road delivers a journey which is every bit as impressive as the destination. Milford Road does offer is plenty of opportunities to pull over and stop for photos, short walks and viewpoints.
The road to Milford Sound passes through stunning landscapes including mountain ranges, glacier-carved valleys, mighty cliffs, snow-capped summits, mirror like lakes, native rainforest and impressive feats of roading engineering. The highway offers number of other amazing destinations include the Mirror Lakes, the Avenue of Disappearing Mountain, Lake Gunn, the Key Summit, Mount Christina,
Mount Talbot, the Homer Tunnel, Earl Mountains and the Cleddau River, The Chasm, Mount Tutoko and Mitre Peak.
The first major highlight is the Eglinton Valley. The valley has steep rock sides and a flat, golden tussock floor - it's a surreal place. The road gives visitors a taste of Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. The Milford Road an unforgettable journey into the heart of Fiordland National Park. It’s hard not to stop at the ridiculous beauty of Eglington Valley. Lord of the Rings was filmed in Milford Road, because of its gorgeous, naturalistic views. One of the most famous highlights of the road is the stunning
The first major highlight is the Eglinton Valley. The valley has steep rock sides and a flat, golden tussock floor - it's a surreal place. The road gives visitors a taste of Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. The Milford Road an unforgettable journey into the heart of Fiordland National Park. It’s hard not to stop at the ridiculous beauty of Eglington Valley. Lord of the Rings was filmed in Milford Road, because of its gorgeous, naturalistic views. One of the most famous highlights of the road is the stunning
Homer Tunnel. With a length of 1,270 meters. It is the incredible feat of engineering. The Tunnel was bored through the sheer granite of the Darran Mountains. It took nearly 20 years to complete.
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