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Stelvio Pass is Europe’s most magnificent and challenging road

  Stelvio Pass is Europe’s most magnificent and challenging road By dangerousroads Stelvio Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.757m (9,045ft) above the sea level, located in northern Italy. It’s one of the highest roads of Europe. The road itself is a marvel of engineering skill; the exhilarating serpentine sections ask to be […]

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Discover the Thrills of Lysevegen: Norway’s Famous Hairpinned Road

  Discover the Thrills of Lysevegen: Norway’s Famous Hairpinned Road By dangerousroads Located in the southwest of Norway, Lysevegen (FV500) is a very popular tourist road in the high mountains of Rogaland and Vest Agder. The road features 27 hairpin turns and a curvy narrow tunnel, impassable for 2 cars at the same time. The

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Eshima Ohashi Bridge: Japan’s Roller Coaster Road Over Lake Nakaumi

  Eshima Ohashi Bridge: Japan’s Roller Coaster Road Over Lake Nakaumi By dangerousroads Located in Tottori Prefecture in Western Japan, the Eshima Ohashi Bridge looks more like a roller coaster than a road. It is essentially a highway to outer space, a shortcut to inducing nausea, making driving over this thing one seriously thrilling car

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Iron Mountain Road: 17 Miles, 314 Curves, 14 Switchbacks, 3 Pigtails, and 3 Tunnels

  Iron Mountain Road: 17 Miles, 314 Curves, 14 Switchbacks, 3 Pigtails, and 3 Tunnels By dangerousroads Iron Mountain Road is a demanding 17-mile scenic drive located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, featuring 314 curves, 14 switchbacks, 3 tunnels, and 3 pigtails (turns that loop over their own road, allowing the road to

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Karakoram Highway is the highest paved international road and Eighth Wonder of the World

  Karakoram Highway is the highest paved international road and Eighth Wonder of the World By dangerousroads The Karakoram Highway (informally known as the KKH) is said to be the highest paved international road in the world, running between Western China and Pakistan. It’s the road to paradise for those who love exploring the mountains,

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Col du Chaussy: Conquer 17 Breathtaking Alpine Hairpins on This Scenic French Pass

  Col du Chaussy: Conquer 17 Breathtaking Alpine Hairpins on This Scenic French Pass By dangerousroads Col du Chaussy is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,533m (5,029ft) above sea level, located in the Savoie department, in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. The road to the summit starts with the famous “Lacets de

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Exploring the Breathtaking Beartooth Highway: A Scenic Adventure

  Exploring the Breathtaking Beartooth Highway: A Scenic Adventure By dangerousroads Driving the Beartooth Highway is a thrilling adventure, boasting a 67-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 212 with breathtaking views of the Absaroka and Beartooth Mountains. This spectacular road spans Wyoming and Montana, climbing to an astounding 10,964 feet above sea level, making it one of

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The winding Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina: 318 curves in 11 miles

  The winding Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina: 318 curves in 11 miles By dangerousroads Located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina in the USA, Deals Gap, also known as Tail of the Dragon, is one of the most scenic drives in the USA. Featuring 318 curves, this winding mountain road is unlike

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Black Bear Pass is a high mountain adventure in the Colorado Rockies

  Black Bear Pass is a high mountain adventure in the Colorado Rockies By dangerousroads Located in San Miguel County in the U.S. state of Colorado, Black Bear Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,915m (12,844ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado.     How long is the

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What are the best coastal roads in the world? Top 49 scenic coastal drives

  What Are the 50 Best Coastal Roads in the World? By dangerousroads Are you ready for an adventure like no other? Buckle up and prepare for the road trip of a lifetime, as we explore the top 49 scenic coastal drives around the globe, chosen by dangerousroads.org users!     From the stunning Pacific Coast

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