15 Deadly Drives Where One Mistake Means Plummeting 2,000+ Feet
What could be better than a long road trip accompanied by fascinating scenery? Only a drive on the most epic roads in the world. These 15 roads listed here are true marvels of engineering that give you a chance to experience a thrilling drive along coastal highways, crossing long bridges and sky-touching mountain passes. Read on and find your next dream road trip route among the world’s most epic roads below…
1. Trollstigen Road in Norway
This scenic road is also known as Troll’s Footpath. It is a truly beautiful and thrilling drive that goes along the western coast of Norway. The road may seem a little bit unsafe at some points due to its legendary narrow hairpin turns. Yet it’s one of the most famous panoramic drives in Norway that will take your breath away with the most gorgeous views ever.
2) The Transalpina Road, Romania
Drive on Transfagarasan is the 90 kilometers of twists and turns between the two highest peaks in the country. Since an appearance on BBC Top Gear in 2009, Romania’s most spectacular road became a popular tourist attraction. Lovers of the great outdoors and nature enthusiasts will definitely appreciate the incredible views that the road has to offer.
3) Lysefjorden Road, Norway
We are pretty sure that this road is one of the most dangerous on the planet. Adrenaline junkies will love it for sure. If you dare to take a ride to its highest point – the Andersvatn lake – you’ll have a chance to look down from the craziest and most blood-chilling cliff in the world. This road is open only in the summer when there’s no ice and it’s safe to drive on.
