You have probably heard the saying “It’s the journey, not the destination” before, and when you see how amazing these roads look you will realise why.
There are millions of miles of roads in the world, and some of them pass through incredible landscapes that offer views like nowhere else on earth. You probably won’t be able to drive on every amazing road in your lifetime, so here are 20 of the best.
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Make sure to drive through the Valley of Fire which passes through Nevada’s beautiful red sandstone formations. On a sunny day the stone appears as if its on fire when reflecting the sun.
The Atlantic Road in Norway offers views of the Atlantic Ocean like no other whilst crossing several bridges. On a day with calm weather you might be lucky enough to spot whales or seals in the water.
India’s Rohtang Pass can at times be dangerous as it’s known for its massive landslides however if you look past this unlikely risk it has a lot to offer, including glaciers, peaks and rivers.
The Interstate 70 runs through Utah and winds its way through Wolf Canyon which becomes more beautiful when covered in snow during the winter.
The Karakorum Highway was created in the 1960s and 70s and now connects Pakistan and China. Look at those mountains!.
The Milford Road in New Zealand winds through Fiordland National Park in the heart of the Southern Alps and stretches for an impressive 144 miles. It also leads onto one of the filming locations for the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches from North Carolina to Virginia and offers views of rugged mountains and the Appalachian Highlands.
Chapman’s Peak Drive located in South Africa continues for five miles and offers beautiful 180-degree views of mountainous landscapes and ocean.
This road has a lot to offer. The Great Ocean Road in Australia offers whale lookouts, rain forests, and beautiful national parks.
Col de l’Iseran in France is the highest paved road in the Alps. This scenic route is open only in the summer and has been used several times in the Tour de France.
The North Yungas Road in Bolivia is one for the risk takers with steep drop offs and tight turns.
Hana Highway, Hawaii, runs along Maui’s coastline and offers views varying from waterfalls, rainforest and plenty of ocean.
Ruta 40 is a huge road that continues for more than 3,000 miles, all the way from Argentina’s northern border until it’s southern tip. It’s perhaps the ultimate scenic drive, passing through 20 national parks.
The Trollstigen road located in Norway means “troll ladder”. This name is pretty fitting due to its narrow and steep winding road. Once at the top it offers spectacular views of the 1.050ft Stigfossen waterfall.
Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road located in Abu Dhabi leads to the second tallest mountain in the United Arab Emirates.
Connecting mainland Florida with Florida Keys, the Overseas Highway consists of 42 overseas bridges and continues for 113 miles.
The remote A82 Road in Glencoe, Scotland offers amazing views of scenic spaces and landscapes.
Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia is possibly one of the best drives in Canada, with winding roads it offers spectacular views of the ocean. If you are lucky you might spot a pod of whales.
Scenic Byway 163 runs through the Arizona border and Monument Valley in Utah, offering incredible views of a rocky and desert like landscape.
The Oberalp Pass located in Switzerland is a mountain road the runs through the Swiss Alps and is 6,706 feet above sea level. The road is only open in the summer.
via Businessinsider
