Top 10 Most Scenic Driving Roads in Europe
By Leo Savage on Aug 14, 2014
Whenever someone wants to have the driving experience of a good road or they want some excitement and want a dangerous road, Europe can provide some diversity. Europe is pretty famous for many of the roads which some of the best scenic roads.
These roads are pretty ancient and all of them have some historical value. Some of the roads are mentioned below;
Lysebotn Road, Norway
If one is looking for a calm road where the road quality is good, this the right place to come to. One can get services of a tour guide or can continue the journey himself since the trails are easy to follow. Also, while driving, one would find some amazing places and the splendid views. There is an old Chapel here too which has been there since long time and is pretty famous among the visitors. Hiking and cliff diving are the famous activities of this area.
Col De Turini, France
The less dangerous and the smooth road is a driver’s dream. Everyone wants to drive on a calm road where there is less traffic and the views are amazing. One of such roads is this road. Col de Turini is well carpeted that it’s the training area for many famous cyclists who come here and exhibit their cycling skills.
Millau Viaduct, France
This amazing bridge is in Paris, which is the heart of France. The construction of the bridge was finished in 2004. There is the valley beneath this tallest bridge in France, which provides some really amazing views. The valley has some specialties too. Like manufacturing the original leather and the products related to it. One can buy many customized and unique products from here as a gift for the family.
Also, the benched have been established there so that travellers can take some rest and can enjoy the view in amazingly peace environment. When it is winters or the fog falls upon the bridge, the view below the bridge seems amazingly beautiful and one feels like as if he is driving in the clouds. The amazing valley view and the good pull overs can provide one with many pictures and the amazing experience and memory.
Oberalp Pass, Switzerland
This road is so beautiful and is toll free. The distance of the road is pretty long so one should get enough fuel while starting. There are many mountains and valleys which can be seen there and they are famous for the delicious food. But in winters, this road is closed since the snow blocks it and it becomes impossible for someone to pass this road.
San Bernardino Pass, Switzerland
This place is another master piece which is located in Switzerland. There are several amazing valleys which can be seen while getting passed from here. These valleys so well managed and so clean since the traffic here is too less and the air is free of any pollution. While driving, one can keep viewing all the valleys and this raod is really worth coming here. There are some villages which have the architecture of Italian Buildings and they present a very beautiful view to the tourists.
Stelvio Pass, Italy
This pass is the courtesy of Australian Empire and there are several amazing valleys which get connected through this pass. The roads are good but the turns are pretty dangerous. So, one can find some adventure, peace and good driving experience. This place is a perfect one to visit with the family since the road hasn’t been listed as the dangerous one and is pretty safe. But even though the road has all safety measures, the lack of care can cause some fatal accidents and one can find some crashed cars at some places alongside the roads.
Transfagarasan, Romania
This Romanian road has held a great important in the history. It was constructed by the military and the creation of this road caused 40 army soldiers to die during the dynamite explosions. The huge amount of dynamite was required to break this road. Here stands the Castle of the Vald III, who was famous mainly for his brutal actions. He was a strict ruler who used to sentence propel to death for stealing. He has had some bad reputation of being a person who used to torture people for pleasure.
Trollstigen, Norway
This road is full of thrill and danger since the slopes can become pretty slippery at some places. The views which can be observed from this road are pretty amazing. These stunning views gather all attention of the drivers and it might be difficult for them to concentrate over the roads. The turns here are pretty sharp. One should make some stay here and invest more time to get most out of these amazingly beautiful valleys and the forests this place has. The view from the highest point gives a quick glance over the nature’s beautiful work.
Shipka Pass, Bulgaria
This amazingly beautiful piece of land is located in Bulgaria. One can start the driving from the Valrico Tamovo. It’s a small but really charming town. This medieval town provides this pass which further leads to the Dry novo Monastery. On the Satara Mountain, it is located at around 1300 meters. The view here is really astonishing and the mountains are fully covered with trees and grass. The water is so pure and cold and the taste of water is delicious. Here while travelling; one will also come across to the place which is called the Valley of roses. This is the place which supplies most of the Ross extracts which are used in making rose perfumes.
Dordogne, France
Located in France, this drive takes a start from the Starlet la Caneda. It’s a small medieval town. The routes follow some winding turns and the road is nice and the air here is fresh. Here one can pass through some France’s countryside areas and here one can make some stops to taste the delicious cousins of this amazing country.