Traveling for a certain amount of time is quite boring, but definitely not when you are passing through these most excellent highways in the world. From stunning ocean views to beautiful green forests and waterfalls. Start your unforgettable journey now and discover the magnificent landscapes along these highways. Check out these 10 most beautiful highways in the world.
1. Milford Road in New Zealand.
This beautiful 144-mile stretch of road connects Te Anau to Milford Sound, a familiar spot if you’ve seen The Lord of the Rings. Beside the road is a mirror lake in which Earl Mountain is reflected on a calm day. People stop to take photos of stunning landscapes from rainforests to majestic waterfalls. It also leads to Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site. Try visiting these 10 best attractions in New Zealand too.
2. Scenic Highway 12 in Utah.
State Route 12, also known as Scenic Highway 12, spirals for 124 miles through all of southwestern Utah. You can access this highway via US 89 or Highway 12. Its elevation ranges from 5,000 to 9,000 feet above the ground. It took approximately 4 decades to build and connect the site between Capitol Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon. Tourist destinations such as Grand Staircase-Escalante National Museum, Dixie National Forest, Anasazi State Park Museum and Kodachrome Basin State Park can be passed while traveling on this highway.
3. Mountain road Jebel Hafeet u United Arab Emirates.
The Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road is a 7 mile road that winds its way towards the second highest peak in the UAE. Below this mountain is a panoramic view of the city of Al Ain. This limestone mountain with roads carved into it leads to the top where restaurants and hotels are available for tourists to stay and dine.
4. The Great Ocean Road in Australia.
One of the best routes in the world, from which there is a beautiful view of the ocean and the massive limestone rock known as the twelve apostles. This road on the southeast coast of Australia runs from Torquay to Warranbool. Along the way are restaurants, museums, the Shipwreck Coast, Great Otway National Park, beaches, as well as surfing spots and whale tracks lookouts.
5. Overseas Highway in Florida.
Built in the late 1930s, this highway is sometimes called the “Highway to the Sea.” In 1935, it was partially destroyed by a hurricane, but was eventually rebuilt. This 113-mile highway operates as US Route 1 and stretches from the Florida mainland to the Key West. Traveling this route during sunset was highly recommended. As you cross from one island to another, you will experience a beautiful sparkling view of the ocean.
6. Pass Stelvio in Italy.
This highest paved mountain pass near the border with Switzerland is one of the most visited and one of the most dangerous routes in the whole world. It was built during the 1820s and is known as the highest drivable pass in the Eastern Alps, bending over 9,000 feet above sea level. The Stelvio Pass is also popular for its 60 curves where motorcycle rallies and bike races take place.
7. Atlantic Road in Norway.
Also known as the most beautiful drive in the world, this breathtaking road takes you to the edge of the ocean. A five-mile journey on Norwegian National Road 64 that hops from one island to another. It connects the city of Molde and Kristiansund in mid-west Norway. This road was opened in 1989 and provides rest stops for tourists to view the stunning route.
8. Cabot Trail in Canada.
The Cabot Trail is about a 285 mile drive and curves around the northern edge of Cape Breton within Nova Scotia. Its dense green roadside forests transform into a stunning landscape during autumn as its leaves turn red, yellow and orange. Many restaurants, galleries, museums, as well as hiking and snowmobile trails can be reached along the way.
9. The color of Tony in France.
If you’re the type who doesn’t like narrow and altitude reaching 5,200 feet, you better skip this route. This vertiginous trail winds through the Alpes-Maritimes into Frane and ends at Sospel, which is formed by retaining walls. The location where the famous Monte Carlo Rally car race takes place, and it also appears in the Tour de France road race.
10. Route 40 in Argentina.
From Puna to Cabo Virgins runs a road in western Argentina known as Route 40. The longest road in Argentina at 3,045 miles. Route 40 is almost 16,000 meters above the ground and crosses over 236 bridges, 13 great lakes, 28 great rivers, 20 nature reserves and national parks. Throughout the journey, drivers may pass dirt roads and extremely isolated areas.
