We Slovenians like to complain about Slovenian roads, saying that they are full of dangerous sections, but despite this, we are far from having the "privilege" of owning the craziest roads in the world. We have collected some of the most dramatic, dizzying, dangerous, winding, crazy and "drunk" roads that cling to hills, mountain walls, wind along the coast, the desert, the middle of nowhere, etc. and which demand full attention from the driver while paving the way. Of course, their bravery is duly rewarded with spectacular views.
For the most crazy roads in the world it is characterized by two things - the danger and the indescribable beauty of the nature that surrounds them. So if you have enough of an adventurous spirit in you and some driving skills, then they are perfect for you as they exciting and picturesque at the same time.
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We often hear about those who like to drive that driving is a privilege and one of the things that make life worth living, and driving on beautiful roads is the greatest pleasure. But on the other hand, we also like to hear that no fun without risk. The craziest roads in the world, these road desserts that are a mixture of adrenaline and the indescribable beauty of nature, are therefore created for all those who take life with a big spoon. Eyes on the road, but don't forget to fasten your seat belt!
Zoji La, India
It is a 9 kilometer long and 3528 meter high pass that connects the cities of Ladakh and Kashmir. Roads are also called the gateway to the world of Ladakh.
Transfăgărășan, Romania
This 96-kilometer-long road, otherwise known as the DN7C, winds between the two highest peaks in Romania and climbs as high as 2,034 meters. This ranks it in second place among the paved roads in Romania in terms of altitude.
Dalton Highway, Alaska, USA
If you would like complete solitude while driving, the hellish 666 kilometer long road in the middle of nowhere is ideal for you. You will come across only three small villages on the way.
Khardung La, India
It is the highest motorable pass in the world at a dizzying height of 5,602 meters, which will not only take your breath away (the air here is already extremely rare) but also fill you with the feeling of touching the sky.
Yungas Road, Bolivia
The Yungas is considered one of the deadliest roads in the world, claiming 200 to 300 lives annually. It is therefore no wonder that the nickname "the road of death" caught on. A rocky wall on one side and a precipice of more than 600 meters on the other side are definitely reserved only for those who dare to look death in the eye.
Atlantic Road, Norway
The Storseisundet Bridge is the longest and most famous of the eight bridges on the 8 kilometer stretch of Country Road 63. The road, which runs practically along the sea, winds its way across the Eida and Averøy archipelagos.
Guoliang, China
The road through Taihang Mountain was built by local people. Until 1972, it was Guoliang Village's only connection to the outside world. The construction of the 1,200-meter-long, five-meter-high, and four-meter-wide tunnel took five years, and the road is still open to traffic today.
Passage du Gois, France
The 4.3 kilometer long causeway is only navigable for a few hours a day, and the rest of the time it's just the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean due to the tide. A road connects the "occasional" island of Noirmoutier with the mainland.
Tianmen Mountain Road, China
The 11-kilometer-long road has as many serpentines to the top as there are steps on the monumental staircase on Bled Island, i.e. 99.
Dakhla Oasis, Egypt
Here you will feel as if you are driving on some other planet.
Hana, Hawaii
The 110-kilometer road connects the towns of Kahului and Hana and hugs the cliffs of Maui's coast. On this route, you cross 59 bridges that are up to a hundred years old, 46 of which are only wide enough for one vehicle, and there are also over 600 bends waiting for you, which take you through the tropical rainforest, past waterfalls, countless palm trees and bamboos, and offer a view to beaches and bays. The section of Road 31 is sometimes closed to traffic due to landslides, and most rental car agencies even prohibit driving here.
Col de la Bonette, France
Near the border with Italy, one of the most picturesque passes awaits you, which takes you 2175 meters high. If you would like to check whether marmots really wrap chocolate in foil, you will have an ideal opportunity here.
Gotthard Pass, Switzerland
The hilly road to the Gotthard pass (2108 m above sea level) connects the cantons of Uri and Ticino. The Gotthard road tunnel runs along the mountain of the same name, which was the third longest road tunnel in the world when it was opened.
